Al Simmons, Connie Mack, and Earl Brucker photograph

Date1941

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Connie Mack (center), Al Simmons (left), and Earl Brucker (right). Simmons and Brucker are wearing their Philadelphia Athletics uniforms and Mack is wearing a suit. The caption on the reverse (not shown) reads, "Philadelphia, PA.- Delighted with his team's rise from the cellar to fourth place in the American League, Connie Mack, owner-manager of the Philadelphia Athletics ascribes the improvement to the efforts of Al Simmons, (left), coach, and Earl Brucker, (right), bullpen mentor. In appreciation of their efforts, the veteran manager presents the pair with spark plugs. With their help, Mack hopes to boost his team to third place before the season closes." According to the caption of the reverse, this photograph was taken in 1941.

Object numberB-1963-0177-0007

Subject Mack, Connie, 1862-1956

Subject Simmons, Al, 1902-1956

Subject Brucker, Earle, 1901-1981

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions7.5 x 6 in.

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