1941 Philadelphia Athletics Team Photo Featuring Notable Players
The 1941 page from the Major League Baseball Facts and Figures publication features the Philadelphia Athletics, a team in the American League. Key players highlighted include Bob Johnson, known for holding a remarkable record of six runs batted in during a single inning. Other notable players displayed are Frank Hayes, playing as catcher; Chubby Dean, a pitcher; Dick Siebert, stationed at first base; Johnny Babich, another pitcher; and outfielders Wally Moses and Sam Chapman. This roster reflects the athletic talent present in the team during the early 1940s, a period marked by intense competition in Major League Baseball and the impact of World War II on the sport.