1922 St. Louis Cardinals Team Photo Montage, Magazine Page
This page from the 1923 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide features a photographic collage of players from the St. Louis Nationals, capturing key figures of the team. The players highlighted are Milton J. Stock, William L. Doak, Jesse Haines, Del Gainer, George Toporcer, Clyde Barfoot, Leslie Mann, Edward J. Pfeffer, Jacques F. Fournier, and Joseph Schultz. These players were part of the St. Louis Cardinals, a team competing in the National League during a transformative era for Major League Baseball. The inclusion of Jesse Haines, a Hall of Fame pitcher known for his knuckleball, adds historical significance to the roster. The Cardinals were building towards their competitive future, ultimately winning their first World Series in 1926. Each player is shown in action, demonstrating the vitality and skill required to play at a high level in this era of baseball.