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Happy Felton and Jackie Robinson with three young guests on Felton's pre-game show, c. 1955 and ball autographed by Jackie Robinson, presented to Merritt Whitman, May 14, 1954
From the collection of Jerry Stern, photograph by David Arky
"Happy Felton's Knot-Hole Gang" featured a contest in which three little leaguers showed off their skills for a member of the Dodgers who then decided which boy played best. The winner got to meet the player of his choice and received an autographed ball.
April 13, 2010 11:10 am
"August 15th, 16th or 17th, 1957, I was a winning participant in the little league competition at Ebbets Field. Since Jacky was gone I selected Junior Gilliam as my favorite. Best days of my life meeting Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Duke Snyder, etc. Any chance a photograph of that day may still be available? "
- Brian Jackson
December 16, 2011 09:48 pm
"I was on hatppy feltons knothole gang. Could have been 1955 or 1956. Looking or hoping to find some record. Available."
- George alexander
May 14, 2013 09:13 am
"I was on the Knot Hole Gang show in July, 1953 from Princeton ymca little league. Billy Cox was the player we worked out with. I was picked to come back next day to meet Gil Hodges and I met with most of the Dodgers in the dug-out. I still have the autographed ball. I remember it like it was last week!"
- David Woodrow