Post-Season Bird Hunting: MLB Players Celebrate Their Pheasant Success 1946
The 1946 page from Baseball Magazine features a group of major league baseball players showcasing their successful pheasant hunting expedition following the conclusion of the baseball season. The players identified in the photo include Hub Walker, Jeff Heath of the Detroit Tigers, Bob Swift of the Cleveland Indians, Dizzy Trout also from the Tigers, Chuck Hostetler of the Tigers, Jim Bucher of the Boston Red Sox, and Vince Castino of the Chicago White Sox. The image depicts the players proudly holding their game captures, emphasizing the recreational activities that players engaged in during the off-season. The article suggests that bird hunting was a favored pastime among these athletes, reflecting a common cultural practice among sportsmen of the era.