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Benjamin Franklin Shibe (January 23, 1838 – January 14, 1922) was an American sporting goods and baseball executive who was owner and president of the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League from 1901 until his death.
Jan 8, 2012 · Trusting in Mack’s able leadership, Shibe’s franchise captured six American League pennants and three World Championships during his 21 years as team president. Ben Shibe is probably best known for building the first steel and concrete stadium, known as Shibe Park.
Dec 15, 2003 · Ben Shibe took another avenue to prominence. Never active in sports because of an injured leg, he managed the family’s leather and harness company into a sports manufacturing enterprise. Shibe was most noted for his automatic baseball-winding machine.
Benjamin Franklin Shibe (January 23, 1838 – January 14, 1922) was an American sporting goods and baseball executive who was owner and president of the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League from 1901 until his death.
Oct 1, 2020 · “Uncle Ben” Shibe was, for some time, the emperor of Philadelphia baseball. He was an original investor in the Phillies; owned the Athletics; built the trendsetting ballpark in which the A’s and later the Phillies played; and co-owned the sporting-goods company that revolutionized the baseball’s design and for 75 years produced every ...
Sep 5, 2020 · Handicapped at an early age, Philadlephia native BEN SHIBE didn’t allow his disability to hinder his love for the national pastime. Although he was unable to play, he formed teams, manufactured balls for the game and became a leading owner in the Major League ranks.
Ben Shibe. Benjamin Franklin Shibe. (Uncle Ben) Born January 23, 1838 in Philadelphia, PA USA. Died January 14, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA USA. Biographical Information [ edit] Along with his sons John and Tom, Ben Shibe was half-owner of the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League from 1901 until his death in 1922 .
