Circa 1900 Photo of John D. Shibe Owner of Philadelphia Athletics Sporting News Archives Basketball Autographs the team's fortunes quickly turned

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Circa 1900 Photo of John D. Shibe Owner of Philadelphia Athletics Sporting News Archives Basketball Autographs the team's fortunes quickly turnedSon of Philadelphia Athletics team founder, Ben Shibe; John D. Shibe became the president of the Philadelphia Athletics and was a partner in the A. J. Reach Company which made baseball equipment. He oversaw the business end, the "nuts and bolts," of the organization in the early 1900s. He is pictured here in this circa 1900 photo reproduction. It measures approximately 6. 75" x 8" in size. Reverse notations include: Photographer stamps, editorial