1948 Dodgers Coaching Staff: Pop Warner, Carl Voyles, and Others
The 1948 edition of Sportfolio features a page dedicated to the coaching staff of the Brooklyn Dodgers football team, highlighting the contributions of five key coaches. From left to right, the coaches are Dan McMullen, Al (Pop) Werner, Carl Voyles, Horace Henrickson, and Steve Hokuf. These individuals are depicted as part of the strategic leadership under the guidance of Branch Rickey, a notable figure in sports known for his innovative approaches and role in integrating Major League Baseball. Rickey's “grid brain trust” signifies the assembly of minds aimed at enhancing the team's performance, reflecting a period when professional football was evolving and gaining traction. This photo represents not only the collaborative efforts within the coaching staff but also the era's dedication to solidifying team dynamics and tactical development in the burgeoning sport landscape of the late 1940s.