(. 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. (, friends remember him both in and out of the ring. Where is my youth? 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!! 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.. Saw Kevin On WWE's RAW Earlier This Year (. (, Please pray for Rollin Hard -- Indy wrestler, That should be rollinhizard@hotmail.com (, From me: please pray for Jeff, Jesse, and Kim (info inside), Prayers of course, as always. 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.. (, Does anyone know what became of Actress Rosella Towne ? Also, thank you to everyone who once participated in the board, making it as popular as it was back in the day. That really cost him.. I'm still planning to contact you via past stuff. Mostly, they cherished a cast of quirky, brawling, and high-caliber players like Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers and others. I'm not "trolling" you or your board--I'm just trying to badger "Kevin". Ultimately, it was because he never integrated with his team into the fabric of the community, Turbow said. I miss you, Daddy. Hope you're both okay? ), Finley chuckled happily. I hope she is getting better every day. I know its painful to talk about but how did you lose him? I watched them every. Jean, I watched them on cable out of Dallas. Gotta hurry to post this, power keeps flicking on and off, even though there's not a cloud in the sky. (, This would have been Daddy's 61st b-day. Love ya bunches. Doing my best, let me know if I cross the line. I had the time wrong. (, Sheriff concludes wrestler Chris Benoit murder-suicide probe, Maybe now Mr. Benoit's and his wife's families can get some closure. (, Thanks so much for the updates, Teller and Kathy! Charlotte Stewart played Miss Beadle, and yes, Kathy, thanks for picking up my slack, as usual. Mommy loves you, Bubby. 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. (, Be sure to check out Heroes of World Class and the WWE's WCCW DVDs. Along with each 1970s championship season, a major off-field drama developed. I love you. I'm okay, but family health problems abound, Yep, I'm grossly underappreciated at home. He had a picture of Sal Bando on the wall behind him, so I said, Sal Bando. I wanted the job.. 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. The standoff went on for six weeks, with dwindling attendance in Blues absence crippling the team. I googled her image and yep--right one! Looking back at Ruben Sierra with the Oakland As, Remembering former As, Yankees utility man Hector Lopez, Oakland As reach inevitable mark with 100th loss, Oakland As announce 2023 Hall of Fame class, Conner Capel makes Oakland As history by taking field. I've sent you an e-mail. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. (. There will always be people like Barry, whose memories and devotion to the team only sweeten and solidify with the each telling. (, Anyone hear how Barbara is doing? (, Thanks so much for your message, Kathy! A research firm he hired to study it repeated the message, but he was an iconoclast and ignored the information. (, More Came Out As Rodney Harrison and Wade Wilson From The NFL Were Suspended, Saint Louis Cardinals Player Rick Ankiel Is Also a Customer Of The Same Place, For Growth Hormones. Sent you an e-mail on Facebook, girlfriend. Finley colored everything. We have even fought hard to defend your privacy in legal cases; however, we've done it with almost no financial support -- paying out of pocket to continue providing the service. (, Missy-Jo you are VERY appreciated here! ~Kathy. Love you. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. I think he mainly does musicals. (, 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. 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. Thats rightBarbara used this background when she started her board..must be a chick thing (, Of course, James - all women love roses! (, Added a bit of holiday color - Missy-Jo, if you don't like it, go ahead and change it. He had a picture of Sal Bando on the wall behind him, so I said, Sal Bando. I wanted the job.. Love you too! Doesn't give a date or cause-just the year. We have a "bridge" across that room til we can fix it. 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. 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. (, 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. In 72, it was Vida Blues holdout for higher pay. Whatever became of her? ( NT) -- jlp, Sat October 17, 2015 4:49pm CST. I'm assuming she is still married to R. Marx. How wonderful! He was in the hospital with pneumonia and had a heart attack trying to breathe. I've DannyStar Tiger lists a Austin, Texas for this actor. You'll be up again in a couple of hours, so don't get too excited about it. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. 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 will miss you. 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. (. Three Bay Area men, including justice reform activist, plead guilty in Norteo RICO murder case, Californias hardest to book campground isnt in a famous park. I know he was born after Gable's death. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasnt followed: What should you do? Collect, curate and comment on your files. Ms. Dorothy, thank you so much for taking time to help my friends as they have comforted me. Contact her at lou@johnsonandfancher.com. subjects, the Hager twins, are gone and I've been depressed. My thoughts are with his family. If Missy-Jo decides she wants to resume operations, she or I will open it back up. Finley offered $50,000 for 72, the highest salary ever for a second-year player, Turbow said. Betty is alive @ 96. (, I had to clean coffee off my monitor. (. She became Mrs. Fields Cookies of the empire cookie chain? said Barry. Where is actress Catherine Burns?? It doesn't bother me, David. and the lovely Betty Jane Rhodes? Missy Jo, you have my prayers and love during this trying time. Welcome Jayden! All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! (. Billy is a fave of mine and hubby's. WEH2 Richard Marx and his wife? To learn what Missy-Jo, Francesca and I go through, read on! Besides facing health issues of her own, Missy-Jo sadly lost her husband to a massive heart attack in June of this year. I'm doing well. I do the same, but I don't know how much good it'll do when they use anonymouse (, If it's OK with Kathy, it's OK with me if y'all want to post obits here too. But Finleys oddities and frugality didnt guarantee prosperity; it often hurt the team and fans, according to Turbow. Flash forward to 2017, the Pleasant Hill professional massage therapist dresses more conservatively, but is no less enamored by her favorite Bay Area team. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? 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. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. (. I send Barbara best wishes too--I think of her every day. (, I love that we have "found" Chuck Cunningham. Were still best friends.. I saw him on the Best of World Class video. (, We should open our own funeral home and give people a contract before they die so they can be dressed and made up how they'd want to be. (. Thanks very much, Kathy. He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. He's 14 lb 9 oz now. 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. A really happy Thanksgiving this year! During the interview for the job, Finley asked Barry to name her favorite ball player. 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. They are both very real. (, Michael PS Hayes Went By The Doc Hendricks on WWE (, I Saw Somewhere About The History That Kerry Von Erich Had Match Against Ric Flair A Few Times, Handsome Jimmy is one of my myspace friends. Welcome to the World, Jayden Ray Kelley, born this morning at 1:03 a.m. She became Mrs. Fields Cookies of the empire cookie chain? said Barry. (. My friend Stro sent a bulletin on myspace last night. It's so sad. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. (, As of 2012 she was alive I contacted her in Florida and she autographed a photo for me. He belongs to the circus of sports entertainment. PayPal Acct: Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. Shirley Coates is still alive and living in Villa Park Ca. (Manager) Dick Williams hammered fundamentals that made them great.. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Here's what Yahoo Movies has to say. Flash forward to 2017, the Pleasant Hill professional massage therapist dresses more conservatively, but is no less enamored by her favorite Bay Area team. Debbi was one of the first ones he hired. I don't know about the how, but according to one source I found, the when was July 27, 1999. and our Yes, that is her name! 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. (, The board was hacked, got it back now. ~grin~ (, Hi Kathy! 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'm really gonna miss Penny. contribution is not tax-deductible.) I'm trying to find out, Danny. In 72, it was Vida Blues holdout for higher pay. Finley offered $50,000 for 72, the highest salary ever for a second-year player, Turbow said. (, Sorry you lost your dad, Missy-Jo. He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. 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. (Townsend) Born: 01/20/1918 (, Whatever became of Actresses Brenda Joyce and Mary Howard?? (, Glad I could help, even though I I know you didn't get what you REALLY wanted, maybe next year! With all you've gone through, it's understandable. 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 . (, Happy 94th Birthday to Erna Dee Dove Smith. (, You're welcome. 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), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Chart: Bay Area rainfall totals for this week. Start out small and expand to a nationwide chain. I was scared of Gary but will miss him. I'm sorry to keep "abandoning" you. Inger Stevens died April 30th 1970. As for trolling, Thanks for keeping the peace, Kathy. The standoff went on for six weeks, with dwindling attendance in Blues absence crippling the team. Anyone know the whereabouts of actress Lydia Bruce? Were still best friends.. (. Thanks for posting, y'all. He had remarried. That didnt hurt either.. Trust me, I know. Really? Why was there no geographic loyalty? the man asked. Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day! I got one 3 days after my birthday in 1989; great gift. (, Whatever became of China Lee- once married to Mort Sahl (, Thanks for posting this, Ron. (, 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. Hi Missy-Jo! Like many of Finleys innovations, the ball girl novelty would develop around other MLB stadiums in upcoming years and are still used in some ballparks today though maybe not as sexily attired. (, Sorry to hear about Retha - if you need anything, let me know (, Beautiful graveside service. But in the pantheon of things, what made this team great was that they executed so perfectly, so consistently, he said. What happened to Actresses Mary and Betty Brodel. 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. I'm just the police, you're the mayor lol, Not doing great, have certainly been better, but have permission to use the boy's computer. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? (, It's not my board, it's Missy-Jo's, I just help her. Danny, thanks for posting all this great info. (. Love, Bubby. (, Happy Birthday Eric Owen and may everyday be HAPPY!!! (Manager) Dick Williams hammered fundamentals that made them great.. Roses - LOL! (. Ultimately, it was because he never integrated with his team into the fabric of the community, Turbow said. She was Danny I found the address for Lydia Bruce! 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. Kathy is beautiful inside and out and we could all use a defender like her. Thanks for posting this. Don't worry about it. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. I have Breast Cancer, I knew all of that, Fran, but I thought you had Fibro too. It was 5:52. (, James, Kathy is one of my guardian angels. 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. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? (, Actress Jo Aann Sayers aka Miriam Lucille Lilygren Born: 10/22/1918 (, Thanks to Lordhelmut From StarTiger found and posted a contact address!! 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. Appreciate it! 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. My oldest baby is turning 18 years old today!!! One charged with murder, second suspect released, in mass shootout that killed teen at Oakland music video shoot, Garamendi's bill would extend water treatment facility permits, Alameda County Supervisors allow eviction moratorium to remain until end of April. Thanks, Kathy! David Manning, WCCW Referee -- daughter posted here before. If they're messing with me, they're leaving somebody else alone. I'm a little late on the wishes, 'S'ok. is a freelance writer. He was a childhood crush of mine during the "Bad News Bears" days. I knew Kurt was having drug issues before leaving WWE. Thanks, Kathy, for putting my gal Penny on the board. But Vida knew he could get more.. I've been trying to find something out, but, Where are they now Missy-Jo and Kathy?! That really cost him.. WEH2 author F. Scott Fitzgeralds daughter Scottie? IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? Have you heard from Barbara? Diamond Dallas Page mistakenly comments that Jerry Brisco died. Former wrestler B. Brian Blair ("Killer Bees") arrested . Wow, what a mess. Love you too, got you in my prayers. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. There will always be people like Barry, whose memories and devotion to the team only sweeten and solidify with the each telling. 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