1905 - In the second World Series ever, John McGraw's New York Giants defeated
Connie Mack's Athletics in 5 games. It would take Mr. Mack's
White Elephants,(so labeled by McGraw) 6 years to gain his revenge
against another McGraw Giants team.
Replica Program Copies From Memorable World Series |
| A few years ago reprinted copies of World Series programs were
made available to a very eager Sports Collecting hobby.
Here is your opportunity to own a replica program and relive the
early days of the Fall Classic. Moderately priced at $25 each.
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 1910 - In the first ever Fall Classic held at the then one year old Shibe Park the Philadelphia Athletics won Game one 4 to 1 defeating the Chicago Cubs. Connie Mack's A's went on to take the series also by the same margin 4 games to one. This championship was the first of 5 won under Connie Mack.
|  1911 - In defeating John McGraw's New York Giants in 6 games the Athletics made it back to back as World Series Champions.
|  1913 - After a one year absence from the series Connie Mack's Athletics made it two in a row over a John McGraw Giants team winning the series in 5 games.
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 1914 Philadelphia Version - In one of the biggest upsets up to that time in World Series competition the heavely favored Philadelphia Athletics were swept in 4 games by the Boston Braves managed George Stallings. The Braves were in last place in the National League as late as mid-July and earned the Champs the nickname "The Miracle Braves." The replica scorecard is available in both the A's & Braves home field program.
|  1914 Boston Version - In one of the biggest upsets up to that time in World Series competition the heavely favored Philadelphia Athletics were swept in 4 games by the Boston Braves managed George Stallings. The Braves were in last place in the National League as late as mid-July and earned the Champs the nickname "The Miracle Braves." The replica scorecard is available in both the A's & Braves home field program.
|  1915 - The City of Philadelphia was not yet over the failure of Connie Mack's A's the year before when the fans were disappointed again as another Boston team contributed to their dismay by defeating the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies in their first ever Fall Classic appearance in 4 straight games.Itv would be another 65 years before the city's National League team would bring home a championship.
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 1929 - Connie Mack's second dynasty was beginning as this star studded team once again defeated the Chicago Cubs franchise in 5 games in one of the most thrilling of all World Series ever.
|  1930 - For the 5th and final time the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Series by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in 6 games. It would only take the Cardinals one year to avenge their loss.
|  1931 - Connie Mack's Athletics were making their 9th and what would prove to be their last appearance ever in World Series competition losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in a thrilling 7 game series.
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| Also Available Replica Program Copies
From These Memorable World Series 1920 Dodgers v INDIANS YOUR CHOICE @ $25 each plus $6 S&H.
Only one shipping charge regardless of number of books ordered.
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