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Special Event
Adrian Cronauer (born September 8, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former United States Air Force sergeant and radio personality on Armed Forces Radio, whose experiences as an innovative deejay in Vietnam inspired the 1987 film "Good Morning, Vietnam." He wrote the original screenplay for the film but it was completely re-written and although almost none of the re-write contains any of the true story of his experiences in Vietnam, it was a successful and popular movie starring Academy Award, Golden Globe Award (4), Emmy Award (2) , Screen Actors Guild Award (2) and Grammy Award(5) winning actor, Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer.
Adrian Cronauer - Armed Forces Radio - Vietnam
Joe Galloway - War Correspondent & Author - Vietnam
Dick & Joey ready to rock!
The Comets with European tour promoter Klaus Kettner and Gene Vincent's Blue Caps
Dick & Joey
Dick Richards (drums), Al Rex (bass), Joey Ambrose (sax)
Dick, Al & Joey with Bob Timmers, President of The Rockabilly Hall of Fame
Bill with Bobby Bennett, the last of James Brown's Famous Flames
Bill Haley's Original Comets inducted into the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - April 14, 2012
Bill organized a trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH
for the induction of the original Comets.
Other groups inducted along with (Bill Haley's) COMETS were
(James Brown's) FAMOUS FLAMES,
(Buddy Holly's) CRICKETS,
(Gene Vincent's) BLUE CAPS,
(Hank Ballard's) MIDNIGHTERS, and
(Smokey Robinson's) MIRACLES,
all introduced by Smokey Robinson.
Bill with cousin Joey Ambrose and uncle Dick Richards of the Comets
The newest Hall of Fame inductees
The 1948 Rockford Peaches
who the movie "A League of Their Own" was about
Bill with the catcher of the Rockford Peaches, Ruth Richard, who was played by Geena Davis in the film
Ruth receiving her award
Bill with legendary Temple University Hall of Fame basketball coach John Cheney
Former Phila Eagles (DB) Joe Scarpati, HOF college basketball coach John Cheney, former professional boxer Hank Kropinski,
and (seated) former Phila Athletics baseball player Bill Hockenberry
Memorabilia and Collectibles Shows
and Special Events
Gaelic & Garlic Productions along with K & A Sports produces
Memorabilia & Autograph shows.
Here are photos of some of the athletes and entertainers from past shows that
Gaelic & Garlic Productions and K & A have been involved with.
Check our Upcoming Events Page for new shows and events
Annual Philadelphia A's Reunion Breakfast
(Bill was Co-Organizer and Fundraiser from 1998 to 2003)
Poster designed by Bill Kelly
2002 Harry Kalas Baseball Hall of Fame Induction - Cooperstown Bus Trip
Bill Kelly was the Organizer and Tour Guide
Poster and merchandise designed by Bill
Forrest "Spook" Jacobs, Bill Renna, Irv Hall, Lou Limmer, Dick Adams, Bobby Shantz, Eddie Joost, Dom DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Randy Gumpert, Al Brancato, Joe Astroth (hidden), John Addison, Mickey Vernon, Carl Scheib, Morrie Martin, Allie Clark
L to R Standing:Johnny Logan, Barney Schultz, Ryne Duren, Randy Gumpert, Bill Hockenbury, Lou Brissie, Leroy Wheat, Carl Scheib, Joe Astroth, Virgil Trucks , John Addison
L to R Seated: Sonny Dixon, Allie Clark, Eddie Joost, Mickey Vernon, Forrest "Spook" Jacobs, Irv Hall, Al Brancato, Jack Crimian
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Bill with former Cleveland Browns & New Orleans Saints punter George Winslow
Bill with former Eagles DT Hollis Thomas
Hollis Thomas and a fan
Honoree & Philadelphian George Winslow
with his plaque
Hollis Thomas and former Philly fighter Hank Kropinski
February 2013
Hollis Thomas being honored at the luncheon
Luncheon regulars: former Eagles DB Joe Scarpati and Phila A's & Phillies pitcher Bobby Shantz
May 2013, including Dick Richards, original drummer for Bill Haley’s Comets
The Old Timers Bats & Balls Luncheon
These luncheons honor local Philadelpia area sports luminaries
and are held 4 times a year.
Here are some photos from the Luncheons of November 2012, February 2013, and May 2013
November 2012
Luncheon regular and former Eagles kicker Sean Landetta, Ron Fritz (organization board member), George Winslow, and Rick Ferante (Villanova Asst Football Coach)
Joseph "Joe" Galloway (born November 13, 1941) is an American newspaper correspondent and columnist. He served four tours as a war correspondent during the Vietnam War, he often worked alongside the troops he covered and was awarded a Bronze Star for carrying wounded men to safety: on May 1, 1998, he was decorated with a Bronze Star Medal with V (for valor) for rescuing wounded soldiers while under fire in the Ia Drang Valley, Vietnam, in November 1965. His is the only medal of valor the U.S. Army awarded to a civilian for actions during the Vietnam War. He is co-author (with Lt. Gen. Hal G. Moore, USA Ret.) of the national bestseller, "We Were Soldiers Once... And Young," which was made into a critically acclaimed movie "We Were Soldiers" starring Mel Gibson. The part of Joe Galloway was played by Golden Globe Award, Emmy Award and Film Critic Society Guild Award winning actor, Barry Pepper.