1941 Philadelphia Phillies Team Photo Featuring Star Players
The page features a 1941 Philadelphia Phillies team photo from the Major League Baseball Facts and Figures publication. It highlights key players from the National League team, showcasing their names and positions. The featured athletes include Joe Marty, an outfielder known for his performance; Heinie Mueller, an infielder; and Ben Warren, who is noted as one of the best catching finds of the 1940s. Additionally, Hugh Mulcahy is mentioned, humorously stated to be in the army at the time, indicating the impact of World War II on baseball rosters. Merrill May is also represented as a third baseman. The context of the photograph reflects a post-Depression era in America, where baseball was a popular pastime, and the Philadelphia Phillies were looking to solidify their roster with emerging talents during this period of conflict and change in the nation.