"The Philadelphia Athletics infield from 1911 to 1914, consisting of first baseman Stuffy McInnis, second baseman Eddie Collins, shortstop Jack Barry, and third baseman Frank 'Home Run' Baker. The infield was named for its alleged value (according to managed Connie Mack) and not for the players' collective salaries. Also expressed in lowed case and as '$100,000 infield,' Syn. Hundred Thousand Dollar Infield. 1ST. USE. 1911 (The North American [Philadelphia], Aug. 21; Norman L. Macht)."
Paul Dickson, The Dickson Baseball Dictionary
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