1950 Illustrated Ballpark Drawing of Wrigley Field and Chicago Cubs History
The illustrated page from the 1950 Hall of Fame Cartoons sports publication showcases Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. Key highlights include notable events and figures associated with the ballpark. The illustration marks locations such as where Hank Pafko famously searched for a drive lost in the vines during the 1945 World Series and where Gabby Hartnett hit a historic home run in 1938. It references the collision between Hack Wilson and Jules “Hack” Jurges in that same World Series. Additionally, it mentions the achievements of Charlie Grimm, the last manager to lead the Cubs to a championship in 1945. The page illustrates landmarks like the double-decked grandstand and the bullpens, emphasizing elements of Cubs history, including Billy Herman's numerous stations and Toney-Vaughan’s record-setting double.