Connie Mack in the Stands photograph

Date1951 April 17

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Connie Mack sitting in the stands. He is holding a scorecard and surrounded by other fans. The caption on the right side of the photograph (not shown) reads, "Philadelphia, April 17 - Connie Mack 'just a fan' at A's opener. Connie Mack, center, holding scorecard, sits in the stands tonight as the Philadelphia Athletics opened their season against the Washington Senators to mark the first time in 50 years that he wasn't on the bench with the team. Mack stepped out as team manager and although still club President said he was 'just a fan' from now on. The team which Mack founded in 1901 now is managed by Jimmy Dykes." Based on the caption on the photograph, this was taken on April 17, 1951.

Object numberB-1963-0828-0013

Subject Mack, Connie, 1862-1956

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions8 x 6.75 in.

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