Uniform & Team History
The gold coloring on this uniform commemorated Connie Mack’s 50th (and last) season as manager of the Athletics. Lefty Bobby Bobby Shantz, who went 8-14 for the 1950 Athletics, had a breakout season for the A’s in 1952, posting a 24-7 record and being named National League MVP. Shantz, who will celebrate his 99th birthday on September 26, 2024, is the last living player who was managed by Connie Mack. Mark Langone of Stonehill College, who wore this uniform in 2000, went on to play professional baseball in Italy, writing a blog about his experiences.
Also worn by:
Amauri Morel, ADSL, Boston Park League (’98); John Mugar, Tufts University (’99); Joe Sousa, Framingham State (’01); Nick Yaeger, Bucknell University (’02); Josh Farkes, University of Richmond (’03); Joe DeLuca, Becker College (’04); Steve Cadoret, Boston College (’05); Carlos Rosario, Roxbury Community College (’06); Jim Cody, coach (’08); Cary McConnell, coach (’09); John McGonagle, Malden Catholic High School (’10); Jordan Haviland, Harvard University (’11); Matt DiCato, Framingham State (’12); Sam Shaughnessy, Boston College (’14); Austin Masel, Belmont Hill School (’15); Edvary Baez, Greater Egleston High School (’17); Matt Costanza, American International College (’18); Jack Levine, Needham High School (’19); Dante Christie, Franklin Pierce University (’22); Luke Beckstein, Northeastern University (’23).