Turbow said there were two reasons: Finley had been told the Bay Area already had the Giants and wasnt a two-team market. 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. In 1971, Oakland Athletics owner, Charles Finley introduced Debbie Sivyer and Mary Barry, two local teenagers from Oaklands Bishop ODowd High School stationed along the Oakland Coliseum foul lines fielding foul balls and, between innings, serving the umpires lemonade and chocolate chip cookies. Always liked B. Brian. I was wondering what ever happened to actress Pamela Ferdinand? If they're messing with me, they're leaving somebody else alone. 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. (. (, Glad I could help, even though I I know you didn't get what you REALLY wanted, maybe next year! Is the vulgar anti-Tesla sign on my neighbors truck illegal? I remembered! 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. (. But in the pantheon of things, what made this team great was that they executed so perfectly, so consistently, he said. and our (, 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. That really cost him.. Were still best friends.. 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. (, 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. When I win the lottery, that's one of the things we'll do. WEH2 author F. Scott Fitzgeralds daughter Scottie? Missy-Jo, I'm always in your corner, even when I can't find the energy to drag myself out of mine. (, Thanks so much for the updates, Teller and Kathy! (, You haven't abandoned anything or anybody! (, 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. (, As of 2012 she was alive I contacted her in Florida and she autographed a photo for me. 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. (. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasnt followed: What should you do? (, Found Betty Jane Rhodes and Jo Ann Sayers!! 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. Hope you're both okay? IMDB lists Norah Baring having had died Feb. 8 1985 from natural causes. (1972 photo by Ron Riesterer) Margaret Lee "Thumper's mom in Bambi. (, Sorry you lost your dad, Missy-Jo. 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. I'm not "trolling" you or your board--I'm just trying to badger "Kevin". Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. (, Does anyone know what became of Actress Rosella Towne ? She became Mrs. Fields Cookies of the empire cookie chain? said Barry. Show your support by donating any amount. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 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. I love you, Grandma. He belongs to the circus of sports entertainment. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images), 3456 x 5184 px (11.52 x 17.28 in) - 300 dpi - 6 MB. I was scared of Gary but will miss him. Hi Missy-Jo! Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day! 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. 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. The standoff went on for six weeks, with dwindling attendance in Blues absence crippling the team. (, You're welcome. He was a childhood crush of mine during the "Bad News Bears" days. (. 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 checked to see if he got his results he did, and it's not good, Kathy, thanks for checking and posting. Finley hired then 14-year-old Barry and her best friend, Debbi Sivyer, a fellow Bishop ODowd student to generate publicity. (, Anyone hear how Barbara is doing? We are one of the few services online who values our users' privacy, and have never sold your information. She became Mrs. Fields Cookies of the empire cookie chain? said Barry. Doesn't give a date or cause-just the year. Bluegrass music and buried in her housecoat, looking better than she had in years. She's a favorite of Hubby & me. Finley colored everything. (. 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. 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. 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. (, Saw this on RAW Monday. Hi again Missy Jo! (. Before I ban anybody I also report them to voy as spam. I'm a little late on the wishes, 'S'ok. You must be one since you have no name. Diamond Dallas Page mistakenly comments that Jerry Brisco died. She's adorable. He had a picture of Sal Bando on the wall behind him, so I said, Sal Bando. I wanted the job.. David Manning, WCCW Referee -- daughter posted here before. Boy, he's growing. Get this image in a variety of framing options at Photos.com. (, Sheriff concludes wrestler Chris Benoit murder-suicide probe, Maybe now Mr. Benoit's and his wife's families can get some closure. (. (, HAH! (, Sorry to hear about Retha - if you need anything, let me know (, Beautiful graveside service. Betty is alive @ 96. Love, Bubby. They are both very real. (, I've been trying to find him- haven't had any luck- if I do I'll post! (. I love them, always have. Love ya bunches. (, It's your board - whatever you say goes. Mommy loves you, Bubby. I'm sorry to keep "abandoning" you. Love you too! I know its painful to talk about but how did you lose him? I've sent you an e-mail. 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 As ball girl and one of the first females hired to work on a Major League baseball field. Pam, did you by chance mean Pamelyn Ferdin, who played Felix Unger's daughter on "The Odd Couple" and was in tons of teen stuff? 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. I think he mainly does musicals. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! (, James, Kathy is one of my guardian angels. Some stories were cut to pare the book down to 140,000 words. Finley hired then 14-year-old Barry and her best friend, Debbi Sivyer, a fellow Bishop ODowd student to generate publicity. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. I have no idea why he came to mind, out of the blue like that, Gordie and Don are both in their mid 80's and live in their home province of Ontario, Canada and, Thanks for the info, Loretta! Flash forward to 2017, the Pleasant Hill professional massage therapist dresses more conservatively, but is no less enamored by her favorite Bay Area team. 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. Love y'all bunches. Joe Pichler - Missing since January 2006. Why was there no geographic loyalty? the man asked. I don't know if you'll be able to get on to see it, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 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.. I slept all night! You're making my birthday better. She Whatever became of actor Sean Garrison? Woo Hoo! 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. As of 2012 she was alive I contacted her in Florida and she autographed a photo for me. Cookie Notice 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. Thanks, Kathy. Not a whole lot of people will remember where I live. 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. is a freelance writer. I don't know about the how, but according to one source I found, the when was July 27, 1999. Wonderful that Barbara is improving! (, Whatever happened to steve and Shaun Simpson, According to an article online. Anyone know the whereabouts of actress Carol Ohmart?? Hi Pam! He had remarried. jlp- I can't believe it! Appreciate it! What happened to Actresses Mary and Betty Brodel. "If all roads lead to Rome, I know I'm going to Rome" is what Barbara said about the troll. Thanks for posting, y'all. I hope she is getting better every day. (. 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. Doing my best, let me know if I cross the line. If you haven't already located herBest of Luck jlp (, Actress Ruth Warren?? Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Welcome to the World, Jayden Ray Kelley, born this morning at 1:03 a.m. (. During the interview for the job, Finley asked Barry to name her favorite ball player. Thanks very much, Kathy. In 72, it was Vida Blues holdout for higher pay. Gotta hurry to post this, power keeps flicking on and off, even though there's not a cloud in the sky. 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. But in the pantheon of things, what made this team great was that they executed so perfectly, so consistently, he said. (, Thanks so much for your message, Kathy! 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. (, 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. Love you too, got you in my prayers. He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. Where is my youth? But Kathy, I don't have that. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. subjects, the Hager twins, are gone and I've been depressed. Whatever happened to Christine Nelson and Cathy Carr? (. Not sure what you're talking about, since I know Barbara would never call me a troll. (. Why, thank you both! I watched them every. Jean, I watched them on cable out of Dallas. Whatever happened to Kellye Nakahara, my favorite female character on M*A*S*H! Thanks, Kathy. I see that now at Wikipedia. Billy is a fave of mine and hubby's. (, Makes sense to me. 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. If Missy-Jo decides she wants to resume operations, she or I will open it back up. The floor is history. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? You know I'm here for you, whatever you need! I'm so sorry about Barbara. Amen. 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! Why was there no geographic loyalty? the man asked. He does a lot of theater work now, which is where he started. ( NT) -- jlp, Fri December 16, 2016 5:00pm CST. 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.. My thoughts are with his family. (, Ditto sister. He had a picture of Sal Bando on the wall behind him, so I said, Sal Bando. I wanted the job.. 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. 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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Also, thank you to everyone who once participated in the board, making it as popular as it was back in the day. He's 14 lb 9 oz now. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. But fans need not worry that As history will be lost. She's gotten me through a lot and I love her to pieces. 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