1948 Philadelphia Athletics Team Photo with Connie Mack
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The page from the 1949 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide presents a team photograph of the 1948 Philadelphia Athletics. This team, led by manager C. Mack, includes a mix of players and coaches essential to post-war baseball in America. Featured individuals in the front row are DeMars, R. Coleman, and White, along with coaches Brucker and Simmons, and a mention of assistant manager E. Mack. The middle row lists key players such as Joost, Franks, and Guerra, with Joost known for his defensive skills. The inclusion of players like Brissie and Kellner in the back row showcases the pitching talent of the Athletics at the time, with Brissie noted for his resilience after World War II injuries.