Connie Mack (1862-1956)
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"Grand Old Man of Baseball." He started as a catcher in New England, 1883. As manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, 1901-1950 -- a record fifty years -- he led the team to nine American League pennants, 1902-31, & five World Series championships, 1910-30. In baseball's first All-Star Game, he managed the victorious American League team, 1933.
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, 1937. He lived on Cliveden Street here.
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