Usually, when fans think of baseball during the 1920s, thoughts turn to the New York Yankees and the legends of Murderer’s Row, particularly Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. However, the Yankees were not the only powerhouse of the time, as Connie Mack had built his second dynasty.
After finishing second to the Yankees in 1927 and 1928, the Athletics broke through in 1929. They would win the American League pennant for three consecutive years, taking home the World Series in 1929 and 1930. Sadly, the Great Depression forced Mack to sell many of the team’s stars, including Mickey Cochrane, Al Simmons, Jimmie Foxx, and Lefty Grove.