His playing career consisted of approximately 700 games as a catcher for Washington, Buffalo, and finally Pittsburgh.
His playing career consisted of approximately 700 games as a catcher for Washington, Buffalo, and finally Pittsburgh. It was at Pittsburgh that he had his name shortened so that it would fit on the scoreboard. It was for his career in the dugout of Shibe Park that he remains best known though. During his 50-year tenure, his teams won 3776 games but lost 4025 on their way to five World Series and seven American League championships. FTP, identify this longtime manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, originally named Cornelius McGillicuddy.
His playing career consisted of approximately 700 games as a catcher for Washington, Buffalo, and finally Pittsburgh.
Connie {Mack} (accept early buzz of Cornelius {McGillicuddy})