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”).
1896 Pittsburgh Pirates Team
Before he took over the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901, Connie Mack (middle row, center) was actually the player/manager of the Pirates from 1894-96.
Babe Ruth & The Gang - 1930 World Series
St. Louis vs. Philadelphia - Sportsman’s Park, St. Louis
(L-R) Babe Ruth, John McGraw, Gabby Street, Christy Walsh, Connie Mack, Nick Altrock & Ty Cobb
Babe & The Gang - 1930 World Series
(L-R) Babe Ruth, John McGraw, Gabby Street, Christy Walsh, Connie Mack, Nick Altrock & Ty Cobb
1934 Tour Of Japan - In The Dugout
Here’s a great pic that shows Connie Mack, The Babe and Jimmie Foxx hanging out in the dugout during the ‘34 Tour Of Japan. Seems like this is either before the game started or the US Team was batting. Also, that looks like Lou Gehrig with his hand on his face next to Foxx.
Stabbed Japanese Publisher With American Friends - Tokyo, Japan - February 1935
The picture itself is from November 1934, but the backing press tag makes mention of the attack on Matsutarō Shōriki for political/economic reasons because of his support of the 1934 Baseball Tour. He survived the assassination attempt, leaving him with a 16” long scar across his neck from a broadsword. He’s largely considered the father of Japanese baseball. He also founded Nippon TV, the Yomiuri Giants and was a 10th Dan Judo Master.
