1941 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Photo Featuring Notable Players
The page from the 1941 Major League Baseball Facts and Figures publication features the Pittsburgh Pirates, a team in the National League. It highlights key players and the team's notable performance in the 1940 season. The Pirates were recognized for producing more individual batting champions than any other National League team, boasting 14 leaders since 1900. Featured players include Bob Elliott, an outfielder, Truett Sewell, a pitcher, and Elbie Fletcher, who drove in 104 runs for the team in 1940. Virgil Davis is also highlighted as a catcher, while Arky Vaughan is noted as the shortstop. The page emphasizes the team's historical significance and the contributions of these players to the Pirates' legacy during the early 1940s, a period marked by competitive baseball and evolving strategies in the Major Leagues.