Swift Dives as Lazar Scores in 1945 Tigers vs Red Sox Baseball Game
The page from the January 1946 Baseball Magazine highlights a moment from a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox. It features catcher Bob Swift of the Tigers diving after a wild pitch, just as Johnny Lazar of the Red Sox scores at home plate. The photograph captures Swift's effort to prevent the run, showcasing the intensity of the play. This moment reflects the dynamic nature of baseball during the mid-1940s, a period marked by the post-World War II return of professional sports to American culture. The Tigers and Red Sox were both significant teams in Major League Baseball, with a rich history and passionate fan bases.