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1915

Born in Texas on September 15, 1915.

1929

Babe Ruth gave Bud a baseball autographed by the 1929 Yankees, including Tom Zachary, the pitcher that gave up the Babe's 60th homerun in 1927.

1936

After "exaggerating" his work experience, earned a job on an ocean liner headed to Europe. Bicycled through Holland, France, England Germany. Witnessed Hitler giving a speech, although Bud was of Jewish heritage and didn't speak German

1939

Moved to L.A. Hired the Marx Brothers as his agents. Signed contract with 20th Century Fox. Appeared in his first movie: Rose of Washington Square.

1942

Enlisted in the Army

August 15, 1942

Married Mary Sue Mills

1957

While stationed in Asia, introduced little league baseball to Taiwan. A field was named in his honor.

1963

Retired from the Army

August 15, 2002

Bob and Mary Sue celebrated their 60th Anniversary

November 4, 2004

Mary Sue Gottschall passed away at age 86

2005

Passed away on January 03, 2005 at the age of 89.

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Photo Album

With Rita Hayworth (standing) and Linda Darnell

With Betty Grable

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	Jones Family Set, Jane Withers, Moving Up
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	Sonja Henie
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	On the set: Rose of Washington Square
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	Screen Test, Fox Contract
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Memorial Candles

	Lisa Copeland lit a candle on 01/16/2006: "memories keep our loved ones close to us they will never be forgotten"

	Janie Hegedus lit a candle on 01/14/2005: "My condolences to Nan and all relatives.Memories of Harmony St. and your family will never fade. My love."

	Inge Rapstine lit a candle on 01/13/2005: "I love the memories of the Gottschall family during the 60's in Amarillo....you're still here in thought."

	Julie Davis Gottschall lit a candle on 01/11/2005: "Daddy, I am deeply saddened by your and Mary Sue's passing. I will always remember you as a special daddy to me!"

	Paige Stroman lit a candle on 01/10/2005: "Your family will miss you, but take comfort in the fact that you are again with your beloved wife. God Bless..."

	Elsa Johns lit a candle on 01/10/2005: "It was so refreshing to see two people who were so devoted to each other. They will both be greatly missed."

	Peggy (Johns) Farias lit a candle on 01/10/2005: "I will always remember him blowing a kiss goodbye in true hollywood fashion. my deepest condolences to his family."

	Leslie Habetler lit a candle on 01/10/2005: "Thanks for all the wonderful stories & teaching us to grab life and enjoy it! Love, your niece Leslie"

	Paula Boldt lit a candle on 01/09/2005: "I knew right where Mark's charm originated the first time I met you. In family--your joie de vivre lives on-rest well!"

	MJ "Maestro" Aurora lit a candle on 01/06/2005: "My deepest goes out to Nancy B and her family on the death of this wonderful military man. God Bless the Colonels soul..."

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