1922 Texas League Champions Fort Worth Club Team Photo
The Page from the 1923 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide features the Fort Worth Club, the champions of the Texas League in 1922. The team members are identified by number, showcasing key players and figures such as Pate, Morgan, Hoffman, Goodbred, Kraft, W. Moore, Haey, Wachter, H. Moore, Haworth, Jake Atz (Manager), Stellbauer, Calvo, Coombs, Tavener, Phelan, Sears, Johns, and Whittaker. The Fort Worth Club's impressive lineup is highlighted by their successful season, dominating the Texas League, which was known for its competitive play at the time. Jake Atz managed the team, contributing to their strategic prowess. The Texas League, a vital part of the minor league baseball system, provided a platform for developing talent that sometimes made it to the major leagues.