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Jack Barry

Shortstop
  • Series: Pilgrims
  • City: Philadelphia
  • Team: Athletics (AL)
  • League: American League

John Joseph Barry (1887-1961) was part of Connie Mack’s “$100,000” infield, with Stuffy McInnis, Eddie Collins and Home Run Baker, winning 4 pennants and 3 Series from 1910-14. Barry won even greater fame after retiring from MLB. He coached Holy Cross for 40 years, earning one of the highest winning % in collegiate history (.806).

  • Helped the Red Sox win the ’15 & ‘16 Series, then managed the club in 1917
  • Led Holy Cross to the 1952 College World Series title

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Frank Baker

Third Base
  • Series: Pilgrims
  • City: Philadelphia
  • Team: Athletics (AL)
  • League: American League
  • Hall: National Baseball Hall of Fame

John Franklin Baker (1886-1963) was released by his minor league mgr who declared he “could not hit.” Connie Mack needed a 3rd baseman and gave Baker a try at the end of the 1908 season. Baker played 13 years exclusively at 3rd. He wielded his 52-oz bat like no other in the dead ball era.

  • Led the AL in HRs 4 straight years for the Athletics
  • Helped Connie Mack’s team to 3 Series victories, closed his career with Babe Ruth’s Yankees
  • Elected to Hall of Fame: 1955

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