Except for a fifth-place finish in 1944, the A's finished in last or next-to-last place every year from 1935–1946. In 1947, Connie Mack not only got the A's out of last place, but actually finished with a winning record for the first time in 14 years.
This 1947 Philadelphia Athletics Vs. Cleveland Indians official program is partially scored in blue pen. It has some folds and wrinkling, but no heavy creases or rips. Also included is a ticket stub from that game at Shibe Park.