Richie Ashburn -- Why the Hall Not?: The Amazing Journey to Cooperstown

Presented by

Bruce Mowday, Author

In the Community Education Room

Richie Ashburn has been called the “most beloved athlete” in Philadelphia history.  In their new book, Bruce Mowday and Jim Donahue tell the uplifting, true story of Ashburn’s kindness to a young fan who later returns the favor to help the star athlete get into the Hall of Fame.

A former sportswriter, local author Bruce Mowday has written more than a dozen books on local history.  Copies of his new book will be available to purchase and have signed.

The Fall Speakers & Events Series is sponsored in part by the Friends of the Phoenixville Public Library.

This event is free and open to the public.  Reservations are required.