Historic Pittsburgh Pirates Team Roster Featuring Key Players and Coaches
The Pittsburgh Pirates team page from the 1940 Spalding-Reach Official Baseball Guide features a collage of player portraits and information indicative of the era. The roster includes notable players such as Harold Traynor, who served as the team’s manager, and key infielders like Lloyd Waner and Lee Handley. Outfielders featured are Jim Tobin, who also played as a pitcher, and Henry Manush. Other players depicted include Charles Klein, Bill Brubaker, and Floyd Vaughn, reflecting their roles within the team dynamics at that time. The page illustrates a mix of pitchers and positional players such as Max Butcher and Mace Brown. Furthermore, Bob Klinger and Paul Waner are represented, showing the team's strength in various roles. The organization was based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was part of Major League Baseball's National League, with this guide providing insights into the players' identities and contributions during the 1940 season.