1950 Illustrated Drawing of Cleveland Municipal Stadium and Baseball Highlights
The page from the 1950 Hall of Fame Cartoons Major League Ballparks sports publication illustrates Cleveland Municipal Stadium, home of the Cleveland Indians, highlighting key events and figures from its history. Central to the drawing is the stadium layout with notable locations marked, including "Boudreau's Beat" and the outfield fence distances—320 feet to left, 410 feet to center, and 320 feet to right. Player Bob Feller is prominently represented, emphasizing his significance to the team. The illustration notes record attendance, with 82,781 fans on June 20, 1948, marking a Major League record, and 86,288 for the World Series on October 10, 1948. Also included are memorable moments, such as the incident where a fan dropped tomatoes onto the field, and significant home runs, notably Keltner’s and York’s.