Hi dyfed,
While manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, Connie Macks address was
604 Cliveden Street.
According to The Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society:
"Connie Mack's residence for many years located at 604 Cliveden
Street, Philadelphia located at the intersection of Lincoln & Cliveden
Street was about 10 minutes from Shibe Park during the park's hey day.
Connie Mack's residence at 7014 Anderson Street. It was here in
February 1956 at the age of 94 Mr. Mack passed away at this
residence."
http://www.philadelphiaathletics.org/memorylane/mackreunion.htm
(You can scroll halfway down the page to view pictures of Connie
Mack's residences.)
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Marker Details
Name: Connie Mack
Region: Philadelphia and its Countryside/Lehigh Valley
County Location: Philadelphia
Marker Location: 604 Cliveden St., Philadelphia
Dedication Date: May 30, 1998
Marker Text
"Grand Old Man of Baseball." He started as a catcher in New England,
1883. As manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, 1901-1950 ? a record
fifty years ? he led the team to nine American League pennants,
1902-31, and five World Series championships, 1910-30. In baseball's
first All-Star Game, he managed the victorious American League team,
1933. Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, 1937. He lived on Cliveden
Street here."
Explore PA History: Historical Markers
http://www.explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=9
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"Connie Mack" "street OR st philadelphia"
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Best regards,
Rainbow |
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