1943 Vintage Diagram of Fenway Park for Boston Red Sox Fans
The page from the 1943 Sporting News Baseball Guide features a diagram of Fenway Park, the home stadium of the Boston Red Sox, highlighting its distinctive field layout. The illustration provides specific measurements for various distances: 315 feet to the left field foul line, 381 feet to left center, 420 feet to center field, and 302 feet to the right field foul line. The diagram emphasizes the unique shape of the playing area, which contributes to Fenway Park's reputation as a historic baseball venue. The accompanying photograph captures a game in progress, showcasing the packed stands and the vibrant atmosphere of the stadium during the 1940s era.