Posted By:
Ted ZanidakisMy research in the Philadelphia Library last w/e supports the comments Frank Wakefield stated (that you
cited). Frank related the larger story (in my 1st thread on my Plank theory) regarding Milton Hershey, who
originated the Lancaster Caramel Co in the 1890's, and sold it in the early 1900's. Hershey was more
interested in developing the Chocolate part of his growing candy "empire" and he sold the Caramel part of
it for one Million dollars.
In 1902 there was a lot of BB excitement in Philadelphia as the A's won the American Lge. pennant....and,
sore-loser John McGraw (Mgr. of AL last place Baltimore) laughed at this event and dubbed the A's "the
White Elephant" team.
Since then, the A's logo has a White Elephant depicted on it.
Now, if you study the E107 set, issued in 1903-04, you'll find every A's player in it and including Ossee
Schreckengost with his full name.
I do not think Frank just imagined what he is saying regarding the E107 set's connection with American
Caramel....credit him for some good ole research.
TED Z