- Card series: Pilgrims
- City: New York
- Team: Highlanders
- League: American League
Edward Francis Sweeney (1888-1947) was a catcher for the Highlanders/Yankees (1908-15) with a brief return with the Pirates in 1919 following a wartime enlistment with the Navy and stints in the minors. Fleet of foot for his position, Sweeney still holds the club record with 19 steals in 1914.
- Usually a reserve, his best year was 1913: .268 BA and 40 RBI in 117 games
- Served the city of Chicago as an electrical switchman until his death at 58