Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Connie Mack

Mr. Baseball

— 1862 - 1956 —

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1. Connie Mack Marker

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Connie Mack. Mr. Baseball. , Connie Mack managed the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years, 1901-1950. His teams won nine American League pennants and five World Series. Mr. Mack never wore a uniform, preferring to manage in street clothes while holding a scorecard to signal his players. This statue was unveiled near Connie Mack Stadium on April 16, 1957, moved to Veterans Stadium in 1971 and relocated here March 30, 2004, just before the opening of Citizens Bank Park. , Mr. Baseball , 1862 - 1956 , Connie Mack's Sportsman's Creed. ,

I promise to play the game to the best of my ability at all times. , I will always play to win, but if I lose I will never look for excuses which would detract from my opponent's victory. , I will always abide by the rules of the game on the diamond as well as in my daily life. , I will never gloat in victory or pity myself in defeat. , I will judge a teammate as an individual and never on the basis of his race or religion.

, A's Wall of Fame. , From 1978 through 2004, members of the Philadelphia Athletics were honored in the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame located in the 200-level concourse at Veterans Stadium., Alumni of the A's who were honored:

1978 · Connie Mack, Manager , 1979 · Jimmie Foxx, First Baseman , 1980 · Lefty Grove, Pitcher , 1981 · Al Simmons, Outfielder , 1982 · Mickey Cochrane, Catcher , 1983 · No Award Presented , 1984 · Jimmy Dykes, Third Baseman , 1985 · Eddie Plank, Pitcher , 1986 · Rube Waddell, Pitcher , 1987 · Eddie Collins, Second Baseman , 1988 · Wally Moses, Outfielder , 1989 · Bob Johnson, Outfielder , 1990 · Elmer Valo, Outfielder , 1991 · Chief Bender, Pitcher , 1992 · Jack Coombs, Pitcher , 1993 · Frank Baker, Third Baseman , 1994 · Bobby Shantz, Pitcher , 1995 · Eddie Joost, Shortstop , 1996 · Eddie Rommel, Pitcher , 1997 · Ferris Fain, First Baseman , 1998 · Bing Miller, Ourfielder , 1999 · Sam Chapman, Outfielder , 2000 · George Earnshaw, Pitcher , 2001 · Gus Zernial, Outfielder , 2002 · Rube Walberg, Pitcher , 2003 · Rube Oldring, Outfielder

Connie Mack managed the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years, 1901-1950. His teams won nine American League pennants and five World Series. Mr. Mack never wore a uniform, preferring to manage in street clothes while holding a scorecard to signal his players. This statue was unveiled near Connie Mack Stadium on April 16, 1957, moved to Veterans Stadium in 1971 and relocated here March 30, 2004, just before the opening of Citizens Bank Park.
Mr. Baseball
1862 - 1956
Connie Mack's Sportsman's Creed

I promise to play the game to the best of my ability at all times.
I will always play to win, but if I lose I will never look for excuses which would detract from my opponent's victory.
I will always abide by the rules of the game on the diamond as well as in my daily life.
I will never gloat in victory or pity myself in defeat.
I will judge a teammate as an individual and never on the basis of his race or religion.

A's Wall of Fame
From 1978 through 2004, members of the Philadelphia Athletics were honored in the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame located in the 200-level concourse at Veterans Stadium.

Alumni of the A's who were honored:

1978 · Connie Mack, Manager
1979 · Jimmie Foxx,
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First Baseman
1980 · Lefty Grove, Pitcher
1981 · Al Simmons, Outfielder
1982 · Mickey Cochrane, Catcher
1983 · No Award Presented
1984 · Jimmy Dykes, Third Baseman
1985 · Eddie Plank, Pitcher
1986 · Rube Waddell, Pitcher
1987 · Eddie Collins, Second Baseman
1988 · Wally Moses, Outfielder
1989 · Bob Johnson, Outfielder
1990 · Elmer Valo, Outfielder
1991 · Chief Bender, Pitcher
1992 · Jack Coombs, Pitcher
1993 · Frank Baker, Third Baseman
1994 · Bobby Shantz, Pitcher
1995 · Eddie Joost, Shortstop
1996 · Eddie Rommel, Pitcher
1997 · Ferris Fain, First Baseman
1998 · Bing Miller, Ourfielder
1999 · Sam Chapman, Outfielder
2000 · George Earnshaw, Pitcher
2001 · Gus Zernial, Outfielder
2002 · Rube Walberg, Pitcher
2003 · Rube Oldring, Outfielder

Erected 2004.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1877.

Location. 39° 54.377′ N, 75° 10.126′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. Marker is on Citizens Bank Way, 0.1 miles north of Pattision Avenue, on the left when

Mr. Baseball Marker image. Click for full size.

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2. Mr. Baseball Marker

traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 S 11th St, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Stadium hosted many concerts… (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Stadium Liberty Bell (about 500 feet away); The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003. (about 600 feet away); Joe Brown (about 600 feet away); "Smokin' Joe" Frazier (about 600 feet away); Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (about 800 feet away); Veterans Stadium (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Philadelphia Catholic League football playoffs (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . . Information about the sculpture on SIRIS. Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database. (Submitted on March 29, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Photographed By Kevin W., March 27, 2015

3. Connie Mack Marker

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4. Connie Mack Marker

A's Wall of Fame Marker (reverse of Connie Mack statue) image. Click for full size.

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5. A's Wall of Fame Marker (reverse of Connie Mack statue)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on February 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.