• Card series: Pioneer Portraits II: 1875-1899
• City: Chicago
• Team: Colts
• League: National League
• Hall: National Baseball Hall of Fame

Clark Calvin Griffith (1869-1955) was a successful pitcher for over 20 years but had only just begun his baseball career. AL founder Ban Johnson prevailed on Griffith to take the helm of the NY entry into the new league in 1903. That began a tenure as manager and owner that lasted until Griffith’s death in 1955. With a showman’s touch and a veteran player’s savvy, Griffith turned around the D.C. franchise.

• Only one in history to be a player, manager and owner for over 20 years in each role
• Counted eight U.S. presidents as friends during his long tenure as owner of the Senators
• Elected to Hall of Fame: 1946