1943 Close Play: Sid Gordon Caught Stealing Against Cubs
The page from the August 1943 edition of Baseball Magazine features a notable play involving Sid Gordon of the New York Giants as he attempted to steal second base during a game against the Chicago Cubs. In this action-packed moment, Gordon was tagged out, and the article captures the intensity of the play. Umpire Babe Pinelli is also highlighted, having taken a tumble amidst the chaotic scene. Len Merullo of the Cubs is identified as the player who executed the tag, successfully making the putout. This snapshot provides insight into the competitive atmosphere of Major League Baseball during the 1940s, a time marked by both the challenges of World War II and the ongoing development of the sport.