The Philadelphia Athletics won the 1914 American League pennant. Despite being highly favored in the World Series, they were swept by the "Miracle" Boston Braves.

Facing financial problems caused primarily by the formation of the "outlaw" Federal League, Athletics' owner Connie Mack refused to match the offers the new league made to many of his stars, whic...

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