1940 Hall of Fame Inductees: Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Legends of Baseball
The page from the 1940 Spalding Reach Official Baseball Guide features notable figures inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, highlighting key players from the modern era of baseball. The compilation includes portraits of players such as Christy Mathewson, a renowned pitcher active from 1900 to 1916, and Ty Cobb, a prominent outfielder who played from 1905 to 1928. Babe Ruth, famously recognized as an outfielder from 1914 to 1935, is also featured, alongside Walter Johnson, a legendary pitcher whose career spanned from 1907 to 1927. Other significant players include Lou Gehrig, an infielder from 1923 to 1939, and Honus Wagner, an infielder active from 1897 to 1917. The page showcases a total of twelve players including Eddie Collins, Cy Young, and Nap Lajoie, underscoring their contributions to the sport and solidifying their legacies as Hall of Famers.