Cornelius Alexander Mack (The Tall Tactician)
born Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy

Positions: Catcher, First Baseman and Rightfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 150 lb.

Born: December 22, 1862 in East Brookfield, MA (All Transactions)
Debut: September 11, 1886 (Age 23)
Teams (by GP): Pirates/Nationals/Bisons 1886-1896

Final Game: August 29, 1896 (Age 33)
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Centennial Committee as Manager in 1937. Induction ceremony in Cooperstown held in 1939.
   View Connie Mack Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Died: February 8, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA
Buried: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA
Relatives: Father of Earle Mack
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