A's pitcher Glen Cox passes away
Glenn Cox, who pitched in 18 games for the Kansas City A's between 1955-1958, passed away at his home in Los Molinos California on January 8, 2012 at the age of 80. He was in professional baseball from 1950-1959, playing in the Brooklyn Dodger, Kansas City A's and New York Yankees organizations. In later years he coached baseball for Los Molinos High School, leading the team to numerous championships. In 2009 he published a book about his baseball career titled "The Way The Game Was Played". The KCBHS extends its thoughts and prayers to the family of Glenn Cox.
Former Kansas City A's infielder Andy Carey, age 80, passed away in California on December 15th. Andy Carey had a 12 year MLB career, most of which was with the New York Yankees. He appeared in four World Series with the Yankees in 1955-1958. In 1960 he was traded to the Kansas City A's by the Yankees in return for Bob Cerv, where he played through 1961 before being traded to the White Sox. The thoughts and prayers of the KCBHS are extended to the family of Andy Carey.
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Kansas City Athletics 2011 Reunion attendees pose at Kansas City T-Bone game
A's (and Royal) alumni Ken Sanders threw first pitch at T-Bones game to former A's catcher Phil Roof
A's pitcher Ray Herbert is introduced at T-Bones game, with Ned Garver looking on. Both also spoke at the banquet
A's alumni legends Wayne Causey, Phil Roof, Dick Green and John Donaldson at the banquet
KC ATHLETICS REUNION
The annual Kansas City Athletics Reunion took place on July 29-30, 2011 and was a huge success. On Friday night players and paid guests attended a reunion banquetat at the Kansas City Town Pavilion which included a reception hour for guests and players to mingle, a buffet dinner, a silent auction of many great items donated by the players and comments/speeches provided by Ned Garver, Ray Herbert, Ken Suarez and Ken Sanders. On Saturday night the Kansas City T-Bones sponsored their annual "KC Athletics Reunion Night" at the game, which included an autograph session with many of the alumni players. 28 former Kansas City A's players attended, and the players and attendees gave high marks to the KCBHS for the events. A's alumni players from across the United States attended, including George Alusik, Joe Azcue, Don Buschhorn, Tom Carroll, Wayne Causey, Chuck Dobson, John Donaldson, Ned Garver, Alex George, Jim Gosger, Dick Green, Joe Grzenda, Jay Hankins, Tom Harrison, Ray Herbert, Lew Krausse, Jim Landis, Skip Lockwood, Jerry Lumpe, Phil Roof, Ken Sanders, Randy Schwartz, Diego Segui, Rollie Sheldon, Jim Small, Ken Suarez, Ron Tompkins, Dave Wickersham and groundskeeper legend George Toma. KC Royals alumni players Greg Pryor and Jerry Terrell also attended as guests at the banquet. Thanks to all who attended.
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KCBHS MEETING JANUARY 19, 2012
The next meeting of the KC Baseball Historical Society will be on Thursday evening, January 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Westport Flea Market Bar/Grill Meeting room, 817 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO. It is suggested you arrive early to dine before the meeting. Our special guest will be Bob Dernier, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies from 1980-1989. Bob was born in Kansas City, and attended Raytown South High School and Longview Community College. He won a Gold Glove in 1984 while playing for the Phillies. No charge for current paid members of KCBHS. Non-KCBHS members who attend will are required to make a $10.00 donation to KCBHS, or simply join the KCBHS for a $25.00 yearly fee. Space is limited and attendance is expected to be heavy, so PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND to ds2797@kc.rr.com
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