This series will highlight "one page" at a time from my binder of correspondence and autographs from former Angels players and personnel.
The Angels, In Order
Saturday, March 6, 2021
One Page of Lee Thomas
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Cards Without Correspondence #1
They graciously signed my index cards but didn't want to answer any questions. That's cool.
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Bobby Bragan Had The Foundation
Later in Bobby Bragan's life, long after his active career in baseball, he did a lot for the local kids in Fort Worth and the Metroplex, through the The Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation, which "honors outstanding athletes and executives for the achievements on and off of the playing field, at the annual Bobby Bragan Gala, to raise funds for scholarships."
That lead him to make many appearances around the Fort Worth area and at the local Fort Worth Cats games, chatting with fans and signing autographs. I interacted with him on numerous occasions at Cats games, he was very humble and approachable. I even wrote him once, and picked up an autographed copy of his book You Can't Hit The Ball With The Bat On Your Shoulder (a good read).
President of the Texas League, 1969-75.
President of Minor League Baseball, 1976-78.
Assistant to the President, Special Projects for the Texas Rangers, 1979-91.
In 2005, managed Fort Worth Cats one game, becoming the oldest person (87) to manage a professional game.
Fort Worth's Mr. Baseball for decades.
Chairman of Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
One Page of Jack Spring
This series will highlight "one page" at a time from my binder of correspondence and autographs from former Angels players and personnel.
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Everything You Need To Know Is In The Book
Many of the players I have written to were in their more senior years...over 70. And a few of them had actually written books about their baseball experiences. Elden Auker was 92 when I wrote to him, so I completely understood when he was hesitant to write out answers to the few questions that I had, and instead referred my to his book.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Who Knows What AAGPBL Stands For?
I do! It stands for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. You know, what the movie A League of Their Own was based on. Many of the women that played in the league from 1943-1955 were still active going to reunions and autograph signings in the late 90's early 00's when I started corresponding with them. Donna Stageman was one of them, she played for the 1946 Peoria Red Wings.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
One Page of Don Lee
This series will highlight "one page" at a time from my binder of correspondence and autographs from former Angels players and personnel.