Bob Johnson Celebrates 2000th Hit with Red Sox Teammates in 1945
The page from the 1946-01 Baseball Magazine features an event centered around Bob Johnson, an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, commemorating his 2000th major league hit. Johnson is depicted second from the left, observing as Mike Ryba, a fellow player, autographs the baseball that signifies this milestone achievement. Alongside them are Emmett O'Neill, a pitcher, who stands third from the left, and Pete Fox, another outfielder, who waits for his turn to sign the ball. The context of this moment reflects the significance of player accomplishments in Major League Baseball during the era, particularly in the post-World War II period, when the sport was experiencing a surge in popularity.