Baseball in February?

With snow on the ground, cars from different parts of the United States arrive at 811 Lillian Lane in Warminster, PA for the first annual ABA Convention.

This is the Place!

Sign on the front door greets everyone to the Convention.

Official Convention Menu

Pat Valenti posts the menu of planned meals for the weekend. Everyone ate all meals at the Convention, including Sunday breakfast and lunch.

Where is Everybody?

Paul Gutgesell is the first to arrive at the Convention. He takes some time to go over his team in preparation for the playoffs.

I'll Give You...

Mike Perry arrives at the Convention (right from work) and pores over the rosters for trade possibilities.

You'll Have To Do Better Than That For Gubicza

Eddie Liebfried (center) gets acquainted with Brian Elinich (left) and Norm Babcock (right).

It's Miller Time

Al Lanseigne relaxes after the long drive from New Hampshire. He and Eddie went all the way to Lancaster to get the new cards before finally arriving at the Convention.

How Does The Computer Know What's On These Cards?

Bill Guerra (left) flew in from Florida to play the deciding game of his opening round playoff series against Paul Gutgesell's Ridgewood Chiefs. Playing on the computer for the first time, Guerra's Terrors lost to the Chiefs, 9-5. Afterward, Bill said, "I'm going back to the dice".

Pedro Herreroooo!

In semi-final playoff action, Mike Perry's Maranatha Praise eliminate Paul's Ridgewood Chiefs in three straight games.

Let's Come To Order

ABA Commissioner Jerry Valenti addresses the league members at the League Meeting on Saturday afternoon.

Let's Stay Awake Now

Reviewing the proposals are Brian Elinich, Mike Perry, Paul Gutgesell and Bill Guerra.

I Don't Like Cherry Coke

On the other side of the table are Al Lanseigne, Chuck Bennett, Joe Elinich and Norm Babcock.

I Said I Was Going Back To The Dice

Bill Guerra tries out the new Master Game boards in an exhibition game with Norm Babcock.

The 1987 Convention Attendees

Kneeling in Front: Jerry Valenti; Seated: Paul Gutgesell, Mike Perry, Chuck Bennett and Eddie Liebfried; Standing: Al Lanseigne, Bill Guerra, Joe Elinich, Brian Elinich, Norm Babcock and Mitch Caren. World Series combatants Mike and Chuck grapple over the championship trophy. Except for Chuck (who was traveling with his wife), all Convention attendees slept at the house.

Award Winning Performances

Joe Elinich displays the two awards won by members of his Glenshaw Giants: the 1986 Most Valuable Player Award (Dale Murphy) and the 1986 Rookie of the Year Award (Tom Browning).

Saturday Night Dealing

Norm negotiates a trade with Jerry, sending him Rick Cerone and $10,000 for Jose Uribe.

HOMERUN!!!

Mike Perry celebrates an MP homerun in the World Series while Chuck Bennett gives it a Bronx cheer. Mike's Maranatha Praise went on to sweep the World Series in four straight games.

Better Than Nothing

Chuck Bennett displays his runner-up trophy.

And The Winner Is...

Commissioner Jerry Valenti presents the 1986 championship trophy to Mike Perry.

Gotta Fly Now

On the way to the airport, Jerry gives Bill a tour of Philadelphia, including the statue of Rocky from the popular movie series.