Throwback Thursday
Cornelius McGuillicuddy, Sr. served as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901-1950. During that time, "Connie Mack" became the first manager to win the World Series three times and the only manager to win consecutive World Series championships on separate occasions (1910-11, 1929-30). His 3,731 wins are the most in the Major Leagues, nearly 1,000 more than any other manager. In 1937, Connie Mack was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame before he had even retired from the game. Under Connie Mack's leadership, the Athletics won nine American League pennants and five World Series championships.
What made Connie Mack so successful? Above all else, Mr. Mack valued education, and sought players who displayed tremendous "baseball smarts," were self-motivated, and willing to learn. Despite never attending college, Mack encouraged players to finish their degree before entering the pros. His intelligent and innovative managing style earned him much praise, and he was nicknamed "The Tall Tactician."
Throwback Thursday
Cornelius McGuillicuddy, Sr. served as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901-1950. During that time, "Connie Mack" became the first manager to win the World Series three times and the only manager to win consecutive World Series championships on separate occasions (1910-11, 1929-30). His 3,731 wins are the most in the Major Leagues, nearly 1,000 more than any other manager. In 1937, Connie Mack was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame before he had even retired from the game. Under Connie Mack's leadership, the Athletics won nine American League pennants and five World Series championships.
What made Connie Mack so successful? Above all else, Mr. Mack valued education, and sought players who displayed tremendous "baseball smarts," were self-motivated, and willing to learn. Despite never attending college, Mack encouraged players to finish their degree before entering the pros. His intelligent and innovative managing style earned him much praise, and he was nicknamed "The Tall Tactician."