1888 Philadelphia Athletics TeamFrom the old days of the American Association, this team played from 1882-1890 and shouldn’t be confused with the American League Athletics team that Connie Mack helped to form in 1901. Also note a very young future HOF’er, 24 year old Wilbert ‘Uncle Robbie’ Robinson (to the left of “Athletic 1888”).

1888 Philadelphia Athletics Team
From the old days of the American Association, this team played from 1882-1890 and shouldn’t be confused with the American League Athletics team that Connie Mack helped to form in 1901. Also note a very young future HOF’er, 24 year old Wilbert ‘Uncle Robbie’ Robinson (to the left of “Athletic 1888”).

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Swing & A Miss - Opening Day - Shibe Park, Philadelphia - April 11, 1928 Ten years earlier sees The Babe in a similar pose (as his BP with Brooklyn 1938). The defending champion Yankees won this day vs. the A’s, 8-3. Babe went 1-3 with a triple and two walks.

Swing & A Miss - Opening Day - Shibe Park, Philadelphia - April 11, 1928
Ten years earlier sees The Babe in a similar pose (as his BP with Brooklyn 1938). The defending champion Yankees won this day vs. the A’s, 8-3. Babe went 1-3 with a triple and two walks.

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