1939 Red Sox Banquet: Ted Williams, Joe Cronin, and Awards Celebration
The page from the April 1940 edition of Baseball Magazine features a tribute to outstanding players at an annual Boston sports banquet. Prominent figures in the image include Joe Cronin, the manager of the Boston Red Sox, who is recognized with the Paul Shannon trophy. Cronin's leadership is credited with guiding the Red Sox to a significant five-game sweep against the New York Yankees in the previous season. Standing next to him is Ted Williams, an outfielder for the Red Sox, who received the award for being both the outstanding player and the outstanding rookie for 1939. Finally, Eddie Miller, shortstop for the Boston Bees, is acknowledged as the outstanding rookie in the National League.