Comments for South Philly Memoirs

Comment on Dead Box by sandy

sandy — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:38:25 +0000

I grew up at 6th & oregon, we played Dead Box every day, now i’m going to make one for my grandchildren. Good old so philly………….

Comment on About by Miriam Bates

Miriam Bates — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:34:48 +0000

I love reading all of these. I used to live on Marshall Street. Those days were sooo fun. We all played stick ball, step ball, roller skated, went to Karmers for ice cream, and went on 7th street for water ice. Just thinking about pimple balls brings back great memories, there was a Temple on the corner and I remember hitting our half balls against the building to see if we got a single, double, tripple, and even a home run, To much fun. I want to say hello to Irvin, Eddie, Kathleen, Kathleen, Maryanne, and all of my other friends on Marshall street, those were the days.

Comment on About by Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:22:05 +0000

What was the name of the pork sandwich place at 7th and Reed Sts. (behind the grocery store) years back? Then they moved to Passyunk and Reed which is now Rita’s. They were so good!

Comment on Dead Box by joyce

joyce — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:10:16 +0000

This brings back so many memories when children was just children having fun. I remember playing this game until we couldn’t play anymore, we called it coodie block, around 17th & wharton street but everyone had a different name for it. To bad the children of today, they don’t know what fun truly is…..

Comment on Pimple Ball by joe s

joe s — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:51:30 +0000

how about the other ball instead of pimples the ball had stars on it. That ball hurt when hit by pitch

Comment on Pimple Ball by Eric

Eric — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:41:28 +0000

Does anyone remember playing “Chipsie’s” with the wooden tops?

Comment on Pimple Ball by eric

eric — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:39:27 +0000

Those were definitely the days! I just recently found an old Pimple Ball in my mother’s basement and it got me thinking of all the good times back then. Needless to say that Pimple Ball is safe at my house now!

Comment on Pimple Ball by Eric R

Eric R — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:23:08 +0000

I am always on the lookout for them myself. When I thinkn back to my early years, thats one fo the first things that comes to mind. Actually wish I had 1 photo of me playing halfies. Oh Well.
I have 2 full pimple balls. One from my dad. One I traded Phillies tickets for. I also have 2 halves. One decorated in the style I would have used back in the early 80s. I also recall spending a ton of time playing wire ball. That one I have taught my son up here in NJ.

Comment on Pimple Ball by mick connolly

mick connolly — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:09:34 +0000

MICK C
I GREW UP IN THE STREETS OF PHILLY ATTENDED GRADE SCHOOL
AT CORPUS CHRISTI 28TH & ALLEGHENY AVE WENT TO ROMAN HS
LIVE IN DAYTONA BEACH IN AN APARTMENT COMPLEX JUST THE OTER
AFTERNOON MY NEIGHBOR AND MY SELF WATCHED THE KIDS HERE
RUNNING AND PLAYING IN THE PARKING LOT HE SAID TO ME THE KIDS
SHOULD FIND ANOTHER PLACE TO PLAY BECAUSE OF THE CARS IN
AND OUT WELL I RELAYED TO HIM EVERYTHING THAT EVERYONE
HAS POSTED HERE HALF BALL/ SCOOTERS / BOXBALL ECT
WAS THE WAY WE GREW UP PLAYING IN THE STREETS IT HAD
TO BE ONE OF THE BEST EDUCATIONS YOU CAN EVER ACHIVE
AND A PIMPLE BALL WHO WOULD EVER THINK A 12 CENT ITEM WOULD
HAVE SUCH AN IMPACT ON SO MANY COMMUNITIES NOT ONLY THEN
BUT TODAY 50 YEARS LATER! FANTASTIC TO READ ALL THE COMMENTS HERE TODAY A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

Comment on Pimple Ball by flatbed trailer

flatbed trailer — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:15:13 +0000

I delight in, lead to I found just what I used to be looking for. You have ended my 4 day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye