Tommy Holmes' Home Run Swing: A 1945 Magic Eye Baseball Analysis
The content of the 1945 Boston Braves panel from the January 1946 edition of Baseball Magazine features prominent baseball player Tommy Holmes, an outfielder for the Boston Braves. Holmes is highlighted as the leading home run hitter in the National League for the 1945 season. The panel utilizes a "magic eye" technique to capture Holmes in various stages of his batting motion, illustrating both his form and technique during play. The sequence consists of multiple photographs that depict Holmes' stance and swing in action, emphasizing his skill and timing. This period was significant for the Braves, who played their home games at Braves Field in Boston. The article serves to showcase Holmes' achievements and contributions to the team during a challenging post-war era in baseball, providing insight into the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball at that time.