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 . VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. During the interview for the job, Finley asked Barry to name her favorite ball player. He, like me, was short and overweight. 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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 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. (, Does anyone know what became of Actress Rosella Towne ? 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. Don't worry about it. But Kathy, I don't have that. He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. Thats rightBarbara used this background when she started her board..must be a chick thing (, Of course, James - all women love roses! Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. ), Finley chuckled happily. (. Love you too, got you in my prayers. Wonderful that Barbara is improving! Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? I'm doing well. I need to learn not to have a mouthful of anything when I read things you write ~grin~ (, Thanks for linking to Jackie, Kat. Love the 'Birds also. I remembered! That's the beauty of being a paid member editing! It's almost like having someone send them to you. (. 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. The teams mule mascot, Charlie O., won fans oddly fervent devotion that Barry still feels, but cant explain. 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. Turbow said there were two reasons: Finley had been told the Bay Area already had the Giants and wasnt a two-team market. The Athletics defeated the Mariners 4-3. You're welcome. If they're messing with me, they're leaving somebody else alone. Finley colored everything. Oakland Athletics ball girls Debbie Sivyer and Mary Barry. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. (, James, Kathy is one of my guardian angels. She's adorable. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Doing my best, let me know if I cross the line. 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. Thanks, Kathy, for putting my gal Penny on the 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. 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. Hi again Missy Jo! Roses - LOL! I've been MIA and missed info. Happy Holidays, Kathy and everyone who comes to "our" board. My thoughts are with his family. She became Mrs. Fields Cookies of the empire cookie chain? said Barry. I'm so sorry about Barbara. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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.. 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!! (, Just came here to post about my cousin and now this? 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. Also, thank you to everyone who once participated in the board, making it as popular as it was back in the day. (. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! I was scared of Gary but will miss him. (. I'm assuming she is still married to R. Marx. Thanks very much, Kathy. (. Billy is a fave of mine and hubby's. He never moved here from Chicago. (. In 72, it was Vida Blues holdout for higher pay. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! David was ref in Fritz Von Erich's WCCW in the 1980s. The standoff went on for six weeks, with dwindling attendance in Blues absence crippling the team. 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. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. 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. 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. I hope you weren't in any of the storms. (. Show your support by donating any amount. She has a, Teller, thank you for posting these. I think I'm gonna borrow mom's copy of Queenie Peavy, I haven't read it since I was in my 20s. 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. 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. Love y'all bunches. I'm still planning to contact you via past stuff. He's 14 lb 9 oz now. 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. I'm not "trolling" you or your board--I'm just trying to badger "Kevin". (, I checked to see if he got his results he did, and it's not good, Kathy, thanks for checking and posting. (, 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. 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. (. I'm sorry to keep "abandoning" you. Why was there no geographic loyalty? the man asked. (, I love that we have "found" Chuck Cunningham. I'd love to visit them for real someday and take yellow roses for all. (, Whatever happened to steve and Shaun Simpson, According to an article online. I knew Gerry was having health problems but not Jack. Love ya bunches. She's gotten me through a lot and I love her to pieces. As soon as I deleted one another would appear. He was in the hospital with pneumonia and had a heart attack trying to breathe. I had the time wrong. He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. (, 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. In 72, it was Vida Blues holdout for higher pay. Finley colored everything. 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. I don't know if you'll be able to get on to see it, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. (, Hey Jackass, when did barbara call Kathy a troll. 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. (, You're welcome. (, Found out today that Mary Brodel Russom passed away on June 3, 2015 @ 98. But in the pantheon of things, what made this team great was that they executed so perfectly, so consistently, he said. Really? Not a whole lot of people will remember where I live. Doesn't give a date or cause-just the year. 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. He had a picture of Sal Bando on the wall behind him, so I said, Sal Bando. I wanted the job.. (, Thanks so much for your message, Kathy! Besides facing health issues of her own, Missy-Jo sadly lost her husband to a massive heart attack in June of this year. They own a chain of (, What ever became of Shirley Coates of Our Gang disappeared in the 60's. 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. jlp- I can't believe it! Flash forward to 2017, the Pleasant Hill professional massage therapist dresses more conservatively, but is no less enamored by her favorite Bay Area team. (, Actress Jo Aann Sayers aka Miriam Lucille Lilygren Born: 10/22/1918 (, Thanks to Lordhelmut From StarTiger found and posted a contact address!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUSTIN!!!!! Anyone know the whereabouts of actress Lydia Bruce? I'll leave this message here so she can see your apology (, Thanks, Kathy. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Hi Missy-Jo! 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. Thanks, Kathy! I slept all night! We have a "bridge" across that room til we can fix it. Hi Pam! Along with each 1970s championship season, a major off-field drama developed. Her board seems to be down. Can you e-mail me your snail addy again please? I love them too!!! Whatever became of her? (, 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. (. 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! (, Sheriff concludes wrestler Chris Benoit murder-suicide probe, Maybe now Mr. Benoit's and his wife's families can get some closure. (, Brenda Joyce is alive at age 96 (not in best of health) this according to her daughter Beth Ward (. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. (, It's your board - whatever you say goes. (, Sorry to hear about Retha - if you need anything, let me know (, Beautiful graveside service. Cookie Notice Why, thank you both! Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? That didnt hurt either.. (. (, Glad I could help, even though I I know you didn't get what you REALLY wanted, maybe next year! Inger Stevens died April 30th 1970. Does anyone know whatever happened to Keri Green? How wonderful! Love you too! (Manager) Dick Williams hammered fundamentals that made them great.. (, Grad to report after 7 years I along with some help have located Joan Leslie sisters Mary and Betty and obtained their autographs. She's a favorite of Hubby & me. It'll be his first round of Ramona. Anyone know the whereabouts of actress Carol Ohmart?? Anyone remember her 100 years old if still alive? I think I'm going to re-read Ramona the Pest tonight with Bub. I'm feeling down and wanted to brighten things up. (. (, So.who is your favorite wrestler of all time? I find it odd they didnt capture the imagination of Northern California. I recommend You're welcome! What happened to Actresses Mary and Betty Brodel. Joe Pichler - Missing since January 2006. Privacy Policy. (, 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. As of 2012 she was alive I contacted her in Florida and she autographed a photo for me. 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? Thank you again, Kathy. I got one 3 days after my birthday in 1989; great gift. (, I used to watch wrestling some when I was little, and would be visiting my papaw. (, Happy Birthday Eric Owen and may everyday be HAPPY!!! Sisters to Actress Joan Leslie? I've found some of these folks on myspace as well. So was Chris Kattan on SNL as her "brother Kippy." (, Missy-Jo you are VERY appreciated here! I was wondering what ever happened to actress Pamela Ferdinand? I watched them every. Jean, I watched them on cable out of Dallas. As for trolling, Thanks for keeping the peace, Kathy. It doesn't bother me, David. Since no one has been using it for its intended purpose, I am closing the board, at least temporarily. ( NT) -- jlp, Sat October 17, 2015 4:49pm CST. Why was there no geographic loyalty? the man asked. Kevin Von Erich -- Surviving Von Erich brother. 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.. (, This would have been Daddy's 61st b-day. is a freelance writer. (, I feel for ya. Were still best friends.. I'm happy he's so successful. Where is my youth? Contact your. She Whatever became of actor Sean Garrison? IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? During the interview for the job, Finley asked Barry to name her favorite ball player. The sex appeal of the two teens with Sivyer . Hope you're both okay? (, Found Betty Jane Rhodes and Jo Ann Sayers!! Spent last night in the ER. 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. 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