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Connie Mack Handwritten & Signed 1938 Letter (PSA/DNA).
Connie Mack has handwriten and signed this letter written on The Chase Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri stationery in black ink. In the letter, that he has dated May 22, 1938, Mack thanks a friend for his involvement in helping to honor him with the Silver Buffalo Award from the National Boy Scouts. In the letter he expresses his true appreciation at being so honored.
Connie Mack, a name synonymous with Baseball, was an American professional baseball catcher, manager, and team owner. The longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history, he holds records for wins (3,731), losses (3,948), and games managed (7,755). Mack's victory total is 829 more than the second highest total, 2,902 wins by Tony La Russa. Ironically, Mack's lead in career losses is even greater, 1,433 higher than the second highest total, La Russa's 2,515.
Mack managed the Philadelphia Athletics for the club's first 50 seasons of play, starting in 1901, before retiring at age 87 following the 1950 season, and was at least part-owner from 1901 to 1954. He was the first American League manager to lead a team to 100 wins, doing so in 1910, 1911, 1929, 1930, and 1931; his five 100-win seasons are second most in MLB history, with only two other managers surpassing him. He was the first manager to win the World Series three times, and he is the only manager to win consecutive Series on separate occasions (1910–11, 1929–30); his five Series titles remain the third most by any manager, and his nine American League pennants rank second in league history. However, constant financial struggles forced repeated rebuilding of the roster, and Mack's teams also finished in last place 17 times, which included ten seasons in which the Athletics lost 100 games. Mack was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.
Dimensions: 7.25 in x 10.5 in.
Condition: Overall very good. The letter has two horizontal creases where it had been folded in thirds, and a few small stains.
Authentication: PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.