[tedzan]

Connie Mack and Daniel LaFean (founder of the American Caramel Company, Phila., PA)) were very close friends at the start of the 20th Century.
It is reported that Connie Mack encouraged LaFean to include BB cards with his candy products....circa 1908.

One of the Biographical books on Connie Mack tells how Mack was excited when the NADJA (E104) BB cards were issued late in 1910 depicting 17
of his A's players and him (titled "World's Champions" ). Mack acquired them and was giving them out to his players and his friends.

11 years ago, I had an interesting conversation with Connie Mack's Grandson, Florida Senator Connie Mack III. In the course of our conversation,
Connie briefly talked about his Grandfather's card collecting interests .






That is Connie Mack III 's signature on my A's Golden Jubilee program.


TED Z