Hank GowdyHarry Morgan Gowdy (August 24, 1889 – August 1, 1966) was an American professional baseball player, manager and coach. He played in the Major League Baseball as a catcher and first baseman from 1910 to 1930, most prominently with the Boston Braves where he was a member of the "Miracle" Braves team that went from last place at mid-season to win the 1914National League pennant and the 1914 World Series. He began his career playing for the New York Giants.
Braves FieldAmerican baseball parkBraves Field was a baseball park located in Boston, Massachusetts. Today the site is home to Nickerson Field on the campus of Boston University. The stadium was home of the Boston Braves of the National League from 1915 to 1952, prior to the Braves' move to Milwaukee in 1953. The stadium hosted the 1936 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and Braves home games during the 1948 World Series.
Philadelphia AthleticsHistorical Major League Baseball (MLB) team (1901–1954) Philadelphia Athletics Logo Cap insignia InformationLeagueAmerican League (1901–1954)Established1901; 125 years ago (1901)Relocated1955; 71 years ago (1955) (to Kansas City, Missouri; became the Kansas City Athletics)World Series championships5 19101911191319291930American League pennant9 190219051910191119131914192919301931Former ballparks Shibe Park (1909–1954) Columbia Park (1901–1908) ColorsRoyal blue, white, red Retired numbersNoneOwnership List of owners Sam Jones (1901–1912) Frank Hough (1901–1912) Benjamin Shibe (1901–1922) Tom Shibe (1901–1935) John Shibe (1901–1937) Connie Mack (1901–1954) Earle Mack (1950–1954) Roy Mack (1950–1954) General manager List of general managers Connie Mack (1901–1950, de facto) Mickey Cochrane (1950) Arthur Ehlers (1950–1953) Earle Mack (1954, de facto) Manager List of managers Connie Mack (1901–1950) Earle Mack (1937, 1939) Jimmy Dykes (1951–1953) Eddie Joost (1954) The Philadelphia Athletics were a Major League Baseball team that played in Philadelphia from 1901 to 1954, when they moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and became the Kansas City Athletics.1914 Major League Baseball seasonThe 1914 major league baseball season began on April 13, 1914, with the first game of the inaugural major league season of the Federal League (having previously existed as a minor league the year before). The league declared itself as a "third major league", with its own eight teams, in competition with the established National and American Leagues.
Boston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. Founded in 1901 as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the team's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since 1912.
World SeriesChampionship series of Major League BaseballThe World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB), a professional baseball league operating in the United States and Canada, contested between the champion teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The winning team, determined through a best-of-seven playoff, is declared the champions of the league (often called "world champions") and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy.
National League (baseball)The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league.
American LeagueThe American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the American League (AL), is the younger of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major league status.
Fenway ParkFenway Park is a ballpark in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, close to Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantially rebuilt in 1934, and underwent major renovations and modifications in the 21st century. It is the oldest active ballpark in MLB.
South End GroundsSouth End Grounds refers to any one of three baseballparks on one site in Boston, Massachusetts. They were home to the franchise that eventually became known as the Boston Braves, first in the National Association and later in the National League, from 1871 through part of the 1914 season. That stretch of 43 1/2 seasons is still the longest tenure of the Braves club at any of their various ballparks and cities since 1914.
Major League BaseballNorth American professional baseball leagueMajor League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league in North America composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. MLB is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier baseball league in the world.
Boston BravesThe Boston Braves were a Major League Baseball team that played in Boston for the National League from 1871 to 1952. The team relocated to Milwaukee after the 1952 season, becoming the Milwaukee Braves, and subsequently moved to Atlanta in 1966. During its 82-year stay in Massachusetts, the franchise was known by various nicknames, including the Red Stockings, Red Caps, Beaneaters, Rustlers, Bees, and "Braves".*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.