1945 Baseball Commissioner at Briggs Stadium with Family
The page from the 1946 Official Baseball sports publication features a photograph and caption of the Commissioner at Detroit's Briggs Stadium. The Commissioner is shown pointing at the field, possibly discussing strategy, while seated with his wife and daughter, Mrs. John Cabell. Briggs Stadium, later known as Tiger Stadium, was home to the Detroit Tigers, a team with a rich baseball history in the American League. The setting suggests a connection to an important game or event, emphasizing the Commissioner's role and interest in baseball affairs. The presence of family members highlights the personal side of officials' lives during that era. The post-war baseball scene in 1946 was marked by players returning from military service, leading to renewed enthusiasm and transformative changes within the sport.