Author Archives: Mitch
Edward, Alfred, Phosy Saba
After the last post I go to thinking and remembered that I had 4 old pictures of the brothers three. I ferreted around and found them! I have no background information on these pictures. From the uniforms I would guess these were school pictures, possible military school in Syria? I don’t think that is the … Continue reading
3 Sons, 3 Brothers
I’m not sure where this would have been taken. From Left to Right, that is Alfred, Edward and Phosy Saba, ages unknown. Fadlou seems to have written their names in Arabic Which is pretty awesome. If anyone can translate the sub titles I would really appreciate it!
1929-30 Windham High School Basketball Team
Back when Willimantic had more than one team for the various sports. Pictured here are the 1929-30 City Champs, the West-End Basketball team. Alfred Saba is in the back row, 3rd from the Right. Thanks to Mickey Saba for providing this photo.
The Palace Five!
Cira the 1920’s or 30’s, Phosy Saba played on The Palace Five Basketball team Standing: Jean Hall (D), William Monroe, Phosy Saba, Jacob Mandell (D), Harry Levine (D) (here) Sitting: Martin Viullermet (here, here, here), Norman Williams (here), Alvin Gallagher (D) (here, ) The only reference I could find for the Willimantic, Palace Five was … Continue reading
Walt Dropo Autograph
Phosy Saba knew a lot of professional players but Walt Dropo (1/30/1923 – 12/17/2010) was different. A “local” guy who attended the University of Connecticut where he was a three-sport star at UConn in the 1940s and one of the greatest athletes in school history. Walt autographed this photo for Phosy while playing for the … Continue reading
Windham Grill
No family history here, just a piece of history I couldn’t pass by without posting it. The Windham Grill was owned by Stephen G. Chontos and operated by William F. Sledjeski. After a little investigation, this is not the Aero Diner currently located on Rte 6, near Wal-Mart in Willimantic, CT.