1948 Philadelphia Athletics Team Overview and Vintage Advertisement
The 1948 Philadelphia Athletics A's Team print ad from the "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" sports publication highlights key aspects of the team and its management. The ad features Connie Mack, who is entering his 48th year as the team's manager and has a long-standing influence on baseball, with aspirations for continued success. The Athletics’ team record from 1947 is presented, detailing their standings as fifth in the league with a win-loss record of 78- lost 76, achieving a .506 win percentage. The team ranked third in ERA (3.51) and sixth in batting with a .252 average. Notable player mentions include Bill McCahan, a pitcher with notable achievements including a no-hitter, George Binks, an outfielder and first baseman, and Fermín Guerra, a catcher from Cuba.