ALS, two pages, 5.75 x 9.25, Hotel Royal Palm letterhead, March 25, 1933. Letter to Dr. John O’Meara. In part: “Was pleased to receive your letter also the article on John O’Brien, whom I knew very well and was pleased that they would write such a nice article about him, as he had been out of the game for a long time. The Sunday baseball bill is still being knocked around at Harrisburg, no telling what they will do with it—at least we will not have any chance this year from the present outlook. The Webester four was right about Gilmore pitching that one to nothing game against Detroit, was the old famous team consisting of the big four: Ed Hanlon was captain, Brouthers, Richardson, Rowe & White was a great team. The game was played in Washington in 1886 late in fall. Have some good players to replace those I let go, but our team work not so good but will get better as we go on. Hope to make a good showing.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Mack’s hand. Excellent content regarding the extremely early days of professional baseball, with Mack’s mention of the 1886 Detroit Wolverines club and their three Hall of Famers, Ned Hanlon, Dan Brouthers, and Deacon White. The 1886 season was Mack’s professional debut, and he went on to have a ten-year playing career; by the time he wrote this letter, however, he was starting his 33rd season as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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