Bell Sr., Eddie b. March 25, 1931 d. November 16, 2009 Professional Football Player. For six seasons (1955 to 1960), he played at the left-defensive halfback and right-linebacker positions in the National, Canadian and American Football Leagues with the Philadelphia Eagles, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and New York Titans. He excelled at football and track at West Philadelphia High School and played collegiate football at the University of Pennsylvania. While with the Quakers, he served as team captain and achieved All-American honors. He was chosen by the...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Bender, Charles Albert 'Chief' b. May 5, 1884 d. May 22, 1954 Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. Born at White Earth Chippewa Indian Reservation, Minnesota, he began his career in 1903, as a pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics. For 16 years, he played for the Philadelphia A's, 1903 to 1919, Baltimore Terrapins Federal League, 1915, Philadelphia Phillies, 1916 to 1917 and Chicago White Sox, 1925. In 459 games played, he pitched 3017 innings, had 1,711 strikeouts, won 212, loss 127, with a 2.77 ERA. He led the American League in winning...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Cedar Lawn Section, Lot 516
Ennis, Delmer 'Del' b. June 8, 1925 d. February 8, 1996 Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball as an Outfielder for 14 seasons (1946 to 1959) with the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox. For 11 of those season, he was the power-hitting Left Field mainstay for the Phillies. A native Philadelphian, he made a big impact in his rookie year of 1946, batting .313, hitting 17 Home Runs, and knocking in 73 RBIs. He was named to the NL All-Star team, and garnered the "Sporting News" Rookie of...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Lawnview Section, Lot 102
Mason, Charles E. 'Charlie' b. June 25, 1853 d. October 21, 1936 Major League Baseball Player, Manager. He played two seasons as an outfielder and first baseman. In 1875, he played for both the Philadelphia Centennials and the Washington Nationals where he pitched two innings in a game along with outfield experience. Eight years later, he played one game for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1887, he was manager of the Philadelphia Athletics where he went 38-40 and his team finished if fifth place (Bio by: Robert) Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Meridas, Chief Two Moon b. August 29, 1888 d. November 3, 1933 Business Figure. Born born Chico Colon Meridan, he became famous and wealthy in the early part of the 20th century by selling herbal medicines, some of which were claimed to be a "cure all". He claimed to be of Sioux Native American birth, but that claim was never proven. Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA