Illustrated Tribute to Honus Wagner at Forbes Field in 1950
The 1950 page from "Hall of Fame Cartoons: Major League Ballparks" features an illustration dedicated to Forbes Field, the historical home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Central to the artwork is Honus Wagner, a legendary shortstop for the Pirates, depicted as baseball's "greatest brother act," alongside the nickname "Little Poison." The drawing highlights Greenberg Gardens, a new fence named in honor of Hank Greenberg, with references to various significant monuments and player achievements. It marks locations such as the spot where Paul Waner earned the nickname "Scoops" for his diving catches, and mentions Walter Johnson's last stand in the mud at the 1925 World Series. Other notable figures include Pie Traynor, associated with third base, and Babe Adams, who won three games in the 1909 series.