1922 Pittsfield Hillies Eastern League Champions Team Photo
This page from the 1923 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide features a photograph of the Pittsfield Club, a team part of the Eastern League. The photograph presents the team members, including both players and management. Gus Gardella, the manager, is prominently mentioned, highlighting his leadership role. The players are identified by both numbers and names: Baker (1), Bosse (2), Hargreaves (4), Capes (6), Silva (7), Stapleton (8), Bates (9), Zimmerman (10), VanAlstyne (11), Snover (12), Tillman (13), Neitzke (14), and Swartz (15). The team also includes Frank, functioning as the business manager, emphasizing the structured administrative aspect of the team even at this time. This snapshot illustrates the organizational framework typical of early 20th-century baseball teams, where responsibilities extend beyond just playing.