Illustrated 1950s Polo Grounds Baseball Ballpark Features and Moments
The 1950 Polo Grounds Illustrated Baseball Ballpark Drawing from the Hall of Fame Cartoons Major League Ballparks publication provides a detailed sketch of the famous baseball stadium in New York, home to the New York Giants. It highlights significant historical moments and players associated with the venue. The drawing features figures such as John McGraw, a legendary manager, alongside other notable names like Mel Ott and Joe Jackson. Key locations within the ballpark are marked, including the Eddie Grant Memorial, the visitors' bullpen, and the clubhouse steps where crucial plays occurred, such as DiMaggio's catch and Lazzeri's grand slam in the 1936 World Series. The depiction also refers to various teams and their players, including the 1921 Yankees and the famous shortstops of the Giants.