Baseball player faces crowd's wrath in the 1934 World Series finale.
The Page from the 1948 Sportfolio sports publication captures a moment from the 1934 World Series finale involving St. Louis Cardinals' outfielder Joe Medwick. In the game against the Detroit Tigers, Medwick found himself amidst a controversial incident when irate Tiger fans began throwing debris at him. This disruptive occurrence followed a heated event where Medwick upset Tigers' third baseman Marv Owen, causing tensions to escalate on the field. The situation grew intense enough that Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, the Commissioner of Baseball at the time, intervened and ordered Medwick off the field to restore order. This incident highlights not only the fierce competitive nature of the World Series but also underscores the passionate fan involvement and controversial moments that punctuate baseball history.