1939 Cincinnati Reds Team Photo Celebrating National League Championship
The article from the 1940 Spalding Reach Official Baseball Guide presents a team photo of the Cincinnati Reds, who were the National League Champions in 1939. The photo captures the 25 players and coaching staff, prominently displaying their "Cincinnati" jerseys. In the front row, notable members include Red Barrett, Lew Riggs, and Whitey Moore. Other key players featured are Hank Gowdy, Bill McKechnie (manager), and Ernie Lombardi. The second row includes John Niggeling and Lee Gamble, while the coaching staff is represented by trainer Doc Rhode and Paul Derringer. The back row features prominent figures such as Les Scarsella, Johnny VanderMeer, and Henry Johnson. The team achieved significant success that season, solidifying their position within Major League Baseball.