1922 Chicago Cubs Team Montage Featuring Players and Names
The page from the 1923 Spalding's Official Baseball Guide highlights players from the Chicago Nationals, also known as the Chicago Cubs. It features a montage of ten players: Percy L. Jones, Oscar Ray Grimes, Martin Krug, Victor Aldridge, Virgil Cheeves, Turner Barber, George Stueland, Martin Callaghan, Tony C. Kaufmann, and Bernard A. Freiberg. These athletes were prominent figures in the early 1920s, representing the Cubs in the National League during a period of rebuilding for the team. The Cubs had been working to recapture their earlier glory, and these players contributed to the club's efforts in a highly competitive era of baseball. Each player's image portrays distinctive moments of batting, pitching, and fielding, showcasing their skills and the dynamic nature of the game.