Connie Mack is remembered as the Father of the Athletics. His place in Athletics history is carved into stone, as he was the founder, first manager, and the owner of the franchise. In fact, the A’s elephant logo came about when New York Giants manager John McGraw referred to the team as Mack’s ‘White Elephant.’
Yet, his history in the game entends from before the existence of the A’s and the American League as an entity. He had a long career as a catcher before becoming a manager, a solid player whose intellect was as prized as his ability on the diamond.