Frank Frisch and Leo Durocher Discuss Trades with Bill McKechnie, 1940
The page from the April 1940 edition of Baseball Magazine features a photograph depicting three notable baseball figures: Frank Frisch, the new manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bill McKechnie, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, and Leo Durocher, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The image captures a lighthearted moment, where Frisch is playfully feigning bad eyesight while engaging with McKechnie and Durocher. This interaction highlights a casual exchange among managerial counterparts during the baseball season. The text emphasizes the camaraderie and informal nature of discussions surrounding potential trades among teams. This interaction reflects the dynamics of major league baseball during the 1940s, showcasing not only the relationships between managers but also the collaborative and competitive spirit prevalent in the league at that time.