Connie Mack
Inducted:
1937
Managerial Stats
Born:
December 22, 1862
East Brookfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died:
February 8, 1956
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position:
Manager
Connie Mack was one of the most influential figures in baseball history, serving as a manager for 50 seasons and owning the Philadelphia Athletics for decades. Known for his gentlemanly demeanor and tactical brilliance, he managed the Athletics from 1901 to 1950, winning five World Series titles and nine American League pennants.
His leadership helped shape modern baseball strategy and player development.
Before his legendary managerial career, Mack played as a catcher from 1886 to 1896, but his true legacy lies in coaching and team building. He was instrumental in developing stars like Jimmie Foxx and Lefty Grove, guiding the Athletics through eras of both dominance and financial struggles.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, he remains the winningest manager in MLB history.
Mack's Awards and Records
- 5× World Series champion (1910, 1911, 1913, 1929, 1930)
- Most managerial wins, losses and games managed in major league history
- Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
- Athletics Hall of Fame
MLB Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates (1894–1896)
Philadelphia Athletics (1901–1950)
MLB Stats
Seasons Managed:
50
Games Managed:
7,755
Wins:
3,731
Losses:
3,948
Winning Percentage:
.486
World Series Titles:
5
AL Pennants:
9