Before the start of the 1975 season, Oakland Athletics General Manager Carl Finley determined the girls had to go in the interests of the players marital harmony., Next: Trade Deadline Looming, A's Fans Deserve More. I send Barbara best wishes too--I think of her every day. Mercedes actually IS real?? I know she would appreciate any good thoughts, wishes and prayers y'all could send for her and her sons, as they still are trying to come to terms with their new reality. That's the beauty of being a paid member editing! But Kathy, I don't have that. Woo Hoo! Contact her at lou@johnsonandfancher.com. That really cost him.. Roses - LOL! Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. What a great first present to give your mommy for Mother's Day! But fans need not worry that As history will be lost. I don't know why I always thought that, I haven't kept up..please tell mewhere is, He turned out to be the troll who was causing so much trouble on the Obits board, Feeling better today, but Sunday night I was in tears, DannyI think I found her address..I emailed it to you. I think it was just a figure of speech, not an accusation against me. I googled her image and yep--right one! (, Grad to report after 7 years I along with some help have located Joan Leslie sisters Mary and Betty and obtained their autographs. ~grin~ (, Hi Kathy! Mommy loves you, Bubby. Missy-Jo, I'm always in your corner, even when I can't find the energy to drag myself out of mine. He does a lot of theater work now, which is where he started. WEH2 author F. Scott Fitzgeralds daughter Scottie? We have a "bridge" across that room til we can fix it. ~Kathy. Missy Jo, you have my prayers and love during this trying time. He never moved here from Chicago. Fooled you! I'm still planning to contact you via past stuff. Thanks for posting, y'all. To learn what Missy-Jo, Francesca and I go through, read on! Which made one member of the audience ask during a Q&A why as a teen born in 1961 and growing up in the Bay Area, he was the only one of his friends who followed the As. Show your support by donating any amount. Really? Here's what Yahoo Movies has to say. (, Good grief - I've been here I don't know how many times, and just now saw this message lol I'll e-mail you in a few (, Happy 5th birthday tomorrow to my precious Eric Owen. Whatever Happened To Former Oakland A's BallgirlMary Barry, Whatever Happened to Former Oakland A's Ballgirl Mary Barry, Pro Wrestlers Dr. Death Steve Williams and Jake The Snake Roberts, Thanks, David. I'm going to send you a message on Facebook and MySpace and e-mail, hopefully you'll get one of them lol Love you (, Sorry to hear this. I had the time wrong. (, Happy 94th Birthday to Erna Dee Dove Smith. Collect, curate and comment on your files. During the interview for the job, Finley asked Barry to name her favorite ball player. I hope he's found OK. (, Joe will be on an episode of Touched By An Angel on Hallmark Channel, Monday, March 2 (, Sorry Mercedes - deleted your message because of the troll attraction. Feedback: Since no one has been using it for its intended purpose, I am closing the board, at least temporarily. and our But in the pantheon of things, what made this team great was that they executed so perfectly, so consistently, he said. I miss you, Daddy. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Hulk is not and never has defined wrestling IMO. Boy, he's growing. Besides facing health issues of her own, Missy-Jo sadly lost her husband to a massive heart attack in June of this year. Wonderful that Barbara is improving! (, Thanks so much for the updates, Teller and Kathy! Mom's got a big hole in one room, termites have been dining on it forever, Barbara called Peggy!! Schwarz said that after the negotiations were resolved, Blue was uncharacteristically bitter and would complain about pitching while icing his arm and talking to the media. She's a favorite of Hubby & me. (, I love that we have "found" Chuck Cunningham. Other costly mistakes involved scapegoating second baseman Mike Anders for a team loss, refusing to comply with contract terms for Catfish Hunter a mess that ultimately set the stage for todays free agency and opening only one ticket booth, resulting in long lines for fans. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. In 1971, Mary Barry dressed in hot pants and took her position near first base, scooping up foul balls and attention from fans and national media as an Oakland A's ball girl and one of the first . I see that now at Wikipedia. (, Whatever became of China Lee- once married to Mort Sahl (, Thanks for posting this, Ron. I saw him on the Best of World Class video. She became Mrs. Fields Cookies of the empire cookie chain? said Barry. Love the 'Birds also. Yes, that is her name! The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. (, I'll be the one going around asking "Now who was supposed to get what? Turbow, (also author of The Baseball Codes) inconversationwith former sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle Glenn Schwarz, said Finley was the maelstrom at the teams center. What happened to Actresses Mary and Betty Brodel. (. (1972 photo by Ron Riesterer) Finley colored everything. I'm really gonna miss Penny. You'll be up again in a couple of hours, so don't get too excited about it. (. He had a picture of Sal Bando on the wall behind him, so I said, Sal Bando. I wanted the job.. If Missy-Jo decides she wants to resume operations, she or I will open it back up. I'm the source of the VE's being here, Jean. Actress June Vincent ? But fans need not worry that As history will be lost. Thanks, Kathy. A friend's mother has her looking, and of course, WWE suspends 10 for violating policy on steroids, other drugs, Boy that's a heckuva a list. I've been following his health and praying for him for quite awhile. I need y'all. But in the early 1970s, baseball enthusiasts celebrated three-in-a-row World Series championships and relished or were roiled by owner Charlie O. Finleys penny-pinching tactics and wildly creative marketing campaigns. (, Found out today that Mary Brodel Russom passed away on June 3, 2015 @ 98. Two of my fave WATN? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. I got one 3 days after my birthday in 1989; great gift. PayPal Acct: (. He shot out ideas right and left: designated hitter, colorful uniforms but he also pushed for an orange ball. Innovations that stuck included night World Series games and opening the series on a Saturday. I slept all night! She became Mrs. Fields Cookies of the empire cookie chain? said Barry. Hubby was just talking about Dirty Dancing the other day. Also, thank you to everyone who once participated in the board, making it as popular as it was back in the day. Bluegrass music and buried in her housecoat, looking better than she had in years. He's 14 lb 9 oz now. Aren't they pretty, Barb? Shirley Coates is still alive and living in Villa Park Ca. Schwarz said that after the negotiations were resolved, Blue was uncharacteristically bitter and would complain about pitching while icing his arm and talking to the media. (Note: We are still technically a for-profit company, so your (, You're welcome! I'd love to visit them for real someday and take yellow roses for all. I need to learn not to have a mouthful of anything when I read things you write ~grin~ (, Thanks for linking to Jackie, Kat. My thoughts are with his family. Kathy lives in Rome. My friend Stro sent a bulletin on myspace last night. I think he mainly does musicals. Book details As on-field glory, clubhouse drama, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Chart: Bay Area rainfall totals for this week. (. Hi again Missy Jo! Gotta hurry to post this, power keeps flicking on and off, even though there's not a cloud in the sky. (, Happy 19th birthday to my precious, Dustin Gene Shelton, who shares his day with the late Andy Gibb. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? In 1971, Mary Barry dressed in hot pants and took her position near first base, scooping up foul balls and attention from fans and national media as an Oakland A's ball girl and one of the first . It's so sad. is a freelance writer. Explain, please. and the lovely Betty Jane Rhodes? The sex appeal of the two teens with Sivyer by the Oakland Athletics bullpen and Barry on the first base side caught the eye of fans and other owners. I'll leave this message here so she can see your apology (, Thanks, Kathy. Other costly mistakes involved scapegoating second baseman Mike Anders for a team loss, refusing to comply with contract terms for Catfish Hunter a mess that ultimately set the stage for todays free agency and opening only one ticket booth, resulting in long lines for fans. I don't know if you'll be able to get on to see it, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. You know I'm here for you, whatever you need! To write most of the book, Turbow interviewed former players conducting interviews in rental cars, home offices and with Dick Green in sub-zero weather near Mount Rushmore and sports journalists like Schwarz, historians, and Finleys son, Paul Finley. Turbow said there were two reasons: Finley had been told the Bay Area already had the Giants and wasnt a two-team market. jlp- I can't believe it! He made me cry in "Little Children." Debbi was one of the first ones he hired. In 72, it was Vida Blues holdout for higher pay. Don't worry about it. lol (, I'm morbid -- if you misdose, we'll have customers for the other business and can dress Ric Flair in his big fancy robe. With crazy stats so unprecedented that opposing teams would have Vida Blue Days to milk the financial rewards of a special promotion when the As came to town a 24-8 record, 1.82 ERA, 301 strikeouts the Cy Young and MVP award-winning pitcher in 71 earned only $14,500. I was sure that it was "Kevin". For more information, please see our There will always be people like Barry, whose memories and devotion to the team only sweeten and solidify with the each telling. (, Sorry to hear about Retha - if you need anything, let me know (, Beautiful graveside service. Since no one has been using it for its intended purpose, I am closing the board, at least temporarily. The teams mule mascot, Charlie O., won fans oddly fervent devotion that Barry still feels, but cant explain. I'm a little late on the wishes, 'S'ok. She Whatever became of actor Sean Garrison? Sisters to Actress Joan Leslie? Her board seems to be down. (, Yes both are still alive as of Oct. 2015. There will always be people like Barry, whose memories and devotion to the team only sweeten and solidify with the each telling. She has a, Teller, thank you for posting these. Her ex hubby died last year. (, I'm alive. I have Breast Cancer, I knew all of that, Fran, but I thought you had Fibro too. The standoff went on for six weeks, with dwindling attendance in Blues absence crippling the team. I don't know about the how, but according to one source I found, the when was July 27, 1999. Sivyer had a habit of serving cookies to the umpires between innings that led to her opening a small cookie shop in Palo Alto in 1977. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It'll be his first round of Ramona. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Why, thank you both! It doesn't bother me, David. Betty is alive @ 96. I find it odd they didnt capture the imagination of Northern California. Thanks very much, Kathy. Does anyone know whatever happened to Keri Green? I'm so sad. All I found was a bio on Wiki (inside), that doesn't tell a whole lot. (Manager) Dick Williams hammered fundamentals that made them great.. 17K views, 383 likes, 39 loves, 51 comments, 54 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Oakland Athletics: Last weekend, Major League Baseball's first ballgirls returned to the Coliseum to throw out the. Thanks, Kathy, for putting my gal Penny on the board. You're welcome. Happy Holidays, Kathy and everyone who comes to "our" board. When asked about why he brought in Barry and Sivyer, Finley told the media, I wanted to get the female interested in baseball., When it was suggested that the Oakland Athletics ballgirls mainly intrigued men as well as many teenage boys like myself back then (Hey, Mary Barry, are you out there reading this? (. (, James, Kathy is one of my guardian angels. Sent you an e-mail on Facebook, girlfriend. In 72, it was Vida Blues holdout for higher pay. Our storms weren't too bad here as compared to further south. (, Be sure to check out Heroes of World Class and the WWE's WCCW DVDs. VonErich autographs and old WCCW merchandise, Kevin, I've found some on eBay but I never win the auctions. Thanks, Kathy! I'm so sad to hear this. Some stories were cut to pare the book down to 140,000 words. (. I'm doing well. (Townsend) Born: 01/20/1918 (, Whatever became of Actresses Brenda Joyce and Mary Howard?? (, I had to clean coffee off my monitor. 2023 Getty Images. He shot out ideas right and left: designated hitter, colorful uniforms but he also pushed for an orange ball. Innovations that stuck included night World Series games and opening the series on a Saturday. Finley hired then 14-year-old Barry and her best friend, Debbi Sivyer, a fellow Bishop ODowd student to generate publicity. Hi Pam! OAKLAND, CA - MAY 24: Original ball girls for the Oakland Athletics Debbie Fields and Mary Barry stand on the field prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on May 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. Mostly, they cherished a cast of quirky, brawling, and high-caliber players like Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers and others. ( NT) -- jlp, Fri December 16, 2016 5:00pm CST. IMDb says Sandra remarried and moved to Hawaii. My teen "memories" messed that up. WEH2 Richard Marx and his wife? Sivyer had a habit of serving cookies to the umpires between innings that led to her opening a small cookie shop in Palo Alto in 1977. I was born and raised in Oakland I just know I was part of an era when it was exciting to be paid by Finley, to get free tickets for our families.. He had remarried. He was in the hospital with pneumonia and had a heart attack trying to breathe. Turbow, (also author of The Baseball Codes) inconversationwith former sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle Glenn Schwarz, said Finley was the maelstrom at the teams center. She was in the movie Dirty Dancing Cynthia Rhodes was also in "Staying Alive" and was part of the group Animotion. In 1971, Oakland Athletics owner, Charles Finley introduced Debbie Sivyer and Mary Barry, two local teenagers from Oakland's Bishop O'Dowd High School stationed along the Oakland Coliseum foul lines fielding foul balls and, between innings, serving the umpires lemonade and chocolate chip cookies. (. (, It's not my board, it's Missy-Jo's, I just help her. ( NT) -- jlp, Sat October 17, 2015 4:49pm CST. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. She was Danny I found the address for Lydia Bruce! ), Finley chuckled happily. The floor is history. VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images), 3456 x 5184 px (11.52 x 17.28 in) - 300 dpi - 6 MB. Kevin Von Erich -- Surviving Von Erich brother. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? Saw Kevin On WWE's RAW Earlier This Year (. One charged with murder, second suspect released, in mass shootout that killed teen at Oakland music video shoot, Alameda briefs: USS Hornet to host CarrierCon, Anchors Aweigh events, Walnut Creeks Shake Shack is finally opening this weekend, Apply for Oakland-Japan high school student exchange program. I hadn't heard about this before your posting. They are both very real. Also, thank you to everyone who once participated in the board, making it as popular as it was back in the day. I've sent you an e-mail. To write most of the book, Turbow interviewed former players conducting interviews in rental cars, home offices and with Dick Green in sub-zero weather near Mount Rushmore and sports journalists like Schwarz, historians, and Finleys son, Paul Finley. Always liked B. Brian. Joining an audience at a Distinguished Speaker Series presentation at the Lafayette Library to hear best-selling Oakland sportswriter Jason Turbow introduce his new book about the As, Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic, Barry said after the event, Im still an As fan.. How wonderful! Thanks. (, I find almost all the information I post by using Google. "If all roads lead to Rome, I know I'm going to Rome" is what Barbara said about the troll. I think it's unfair of Barbara to accuse you of being a troll, and she never answered why she said that, and delted my message defending you (, Thanks - I think. Is the vulgar anti-Tesla sign on my neighbors truck illegal? Since it's Tuesday.Whatever happened to Leigh Taylor-Young from Soylent Green.pic inside, My bad.didnt notice it was a tripod pic.here's another, She was playing Katherine on "Passions", which is cancelled and moved from NBC to DirecTV. Trust me, I know. (, Brenda Joyce is alive at age 96 (not in best of health) this according to her daughter Beth Ward (. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. I was wondering what ever happened to actress Pamela Ferdinand? Saw this post regarding Scottie - sad to tell you Rest In Peace, Retha Ann Sales Murders. It's almost like having someone send them to you. Of course, it still wasn't enough, so I'm headed back now, but, I'm late in sending Birthday wishes too, but have a great year and a great life- make everyday your special day!! Whatever happened to Christine Nelson and Cathy Carr? The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. (, Added a bit of holiday color - Missy-Jo, if you don't like it, go ahead and change it. (, Don't have anything on-topic, but I'm touching base on all the boards, so Hi everybody! Found out today that Mary Brodel Russom passed away on June 3, 2015 @ 98. Not sure what you're talking about, since I know Barbara would never call me a troll. Doing my best, let me know if I cross the line. I've DannyStar Tiger lists a Austin, Texas for this actor. (. Love you too! I was born and raised in Oakland I just know I was part of an era when it was exciting to be paid by Finley, to get free tickets for our families.. Where we see need, the Fibro Sisters can supply. Before I ban anybody I also report them to voy as spam. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Which made one member of the audience ask during a Q&A why as a teen born in 1961 and growing up in the Bay Area, he was the only one of his friends who followed the As. I remembered! Outside of the Oakland Athletics ball girls, the best-known ballgirl in major league history may well be Marla Collins, who in 1986 was dismissed after she removed her Cubs uniform to pose nude for Playboy. As Dan Epstein put it inBig Hair and Plastic Grass a fascinating look at baseball and American culture in the 70s, The shop would eventually grow into a worldwide empire, netting the former ball girl a substantially larger payday than any As player ever made under Finley., In Nancy Finleys recently released Finley Ball, she writes that at the end of 1974 the ballgirl plan was eventually scrapped due to complaints from several player wives. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. (. (, Missy-Jo you are VERY appreciated here! He belongs to the circus of sports entertainment. (, Anyone hear how Barbara is doing? Margaret Lee "Thumper's mom in Bambi. A research firm he hired to study it repeated the message, but he was an iconoclast and ignored the information. He apparently hosts a show on WWE 24/7 with Michael Hayes, but we don't get that service here. (. (. I'm sorry to keep "abandoning" you. (, Just came here to post about my cousin and now this? He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. No more than 7 images from any single MLB game, workout, activity or event may be used (including online and on apps) while that game, activity or event is in progress. I hope you weren't in any of the storms. But Vida knew he could get more.. Things are bad physically and financially so I haven't been around but love ya. (. I'm okay, but family health problems abound, Yep, I'm grossly underappreciated at home. Love you. I'll see if I can find anything else. (, Sorry you lost your dad, Missy-Jo. I'm feeling down and wanted to brighten things up. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. (, Makes sense to me. If Missy-Jo decides she wants to resume operations, she or I will open it back up. I knew Kurt was having drug issues before leaving WWE. She's adorable. Ms. Dorothy, thank you so much for taking time to help my friends as they have comforted me. Besides facing health issues of her own, Missy-Jo sadly lost her husband to a massive heart attack in June of this year. Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day! The standoff went on for six weeks, with dwindling attendance in Blues absence crippling the team. (, Barbara has started a new obits board (link inside), And trust me on this Chronicler was NOT the problem at the old now defunct obits board. Why was there no geographic loyalty? the man asked. But in the early 1970s, baseball enthusiasts celebrated three-in-a-row World Series championships and relished or were roiled by owner Charlie O. Finleys penny-pinching tactics and wildly creative marketing campaigns. (. (, Thank you, Ms. Kathy. Why was there no geographic loyalty? the man asked. (, Betty was still alive as of August 2015, as I got an autographed photo then. No commercial uses without permission. Anyone know the whereabouts of actress Lydia Bruce? I'm so sorry about Barbara. But Finleys oddities and frugality didnt guarantee prosperity; it often hurt the team and fans, according to Turbow. Oakland Athletics ball girls Debbie Sivyer and Mary Barry. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! contribution is not tax-deductible.) (, Kathy. (, I've been trying to find him- haven't had any luck- if I do I'll post! That was the background I used on the obit board when I first set it up. (. Contact your. (, Ditto sister. (, I used to watch wrestling some when I was little, and would be visiting my papaw. Former wrestler B. Brian Blair ("Killer Bees") arrested . Wow, what a mess. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. (. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? I knew Gerry was having health problems but not Jack. Jerry Brisco recovering from 4th stroke. (. In the 2000s, most traumatic for fans like Barry are undoubtedly the teams lack of postseason winning play and the were-leaving-were-staying, back-and-forth headlines. MissyJo- yes, that is her- I found some fantastic pictures of her What ever happened to Lee Paterson(Joe Riley on OLTL, Just read in Soap Opera Weekly that he passed away in February of this year. Ultimately, it was because he never integrated with his team into the fabric of the community, Turbow said. The cute pair was clad in tight white shorts, green or gold fitting shirts (depending on the uniform of the team for the game), gold knee socks and white shoesin an era when the majority of other major league teams relied on wiry teenage boys to field foul balls on the playing field ball boys, on the other hand, are rarely seen wearing tight shorts. Spent last night in the ER. Thank you for the information on Cynthia Rhodes! But in the pantheon of things, what made this team great was that they executed so perfectly, so consistently, he said. He was a childhood crush of mine during the "Bad News Bears" days. You're SURE, and positively know this? You're making my birthday better. (, Happy Birthday Eric Owen and may everyday be HAPPY!!! Joe Pichler - Missing since January 2006. IMDB lists Norah Baring having had died Feb. 8 1985 from natural causes. If you haven't already located herBest of Luck jlp (, Actress Ruth Warren?? I'm happy he's so successful. Along with each 1970s championship season, a major off-field drama developed. Ahathe Board does indeed existmany thanks to Kathy for her kind e-mail and for calming me down, You're welcome, James - and it's great to see you back! He had a picture of Sal Bando on the wall behind him, so I said, Sal Bando. I wanted the job.. (, Abel Fernandez - a star of "The Untouchables", Abel Fernandez - a star of "The Untouchables", Best thoughts and prayers to you Missy-Jo (, Thanks y'all and thanks to Kathy for keeping the board going. Thanks, y'all. Love you too, got you in my prayers. subjects, the Hager twins, are gone and I've been depressed. Thanks, Kathy. With that the girls were gone and were back to guys, 18-20 wearing MLB uniforms and batting helmets, and guys who can usually catch a ball hit in their direction. (. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Finley offered $50,000 for 72, the highest salary ever for a second-year player, Turbow said. (. He, like me, was short and overweight. Charlotte Stewart played Miss Beadle, and yes, Kathy, thanks for picking up my slack, as usual. I love you, Grandma. I'm not "trolling" you or your board--I'm just trying to badger "Kevin". (, Happy Easter, my "peeps." Get this image in a variety of framing options at Photos.com. I think I'm going to re-read Ramona the Pest tonight with Bub. The Athletics defeated the Mariners 4-3. (. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUSTIN!!!!! All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. In the 2000s, most traumatic for fans like Barry are undoubtedly the teams lack of postseason winning play and the were-leaving-were-staying, back-and-forth headlines. My oldest baby is turning 18 years old today!!! No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. But Vida knew he could get more.. (, Does anyone know what became of Actress Rosella Towne ? Hope you're both okay? Cookie Notice

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