Baseball and civilization

Connie Mack on an 1887 baseball card.

“Humanity is the keystone that holds nations and men together. When that collapses, the whole structure crumbles. This is as true of baseball teams as any other pursuit in life.’’

— Connie Mack (1862-1956), Major League catcher, manager and owner. He was a native of tiny East Brookfield, Mass.

The Keith Block, formerly the East Brookfield Municipal Building.