1950 Illustrated Drawing of Tiger Stadium's Baseball History
The page from the 1950 Hall of Fame Cartoons Major League Ballparks publication focuses on Tiger Stadium, home of the Detroit Tigers. It illustrates various historical aspects of the stadium and notable events connected to the team and its players. The drawing highlights the unique layout of the park, including features like a floral fence used in the early 1900s and the peculiar seating arrangement. Names mentioned include Dom DiMaggio, who caught a significant home run by York in 1941, and Ted Williams, noted for hitting the longest home run measured at Tiger Stadium in 1939. Other players referenced are Hake Pied, who had a memorable moment in the 1935 World Series, and Ty Cobb, a legendary figure in Tigers history.