1945 Chicago Cubs Team Photo Featuring Players and Coaches
The page from the 1946 Sporting News Baseball Guide features the 1945 Chicago Cubs baseball team photo. The photograph captures the team in their uniforms, showcasing a total of 27 individuals, including players, coaching staff, and a batboy. The front row includes notable players such as Hack, D. Johnson, Lowrey, Cavarretta, and Pafko, along with the team manager Grimm. The middle row highlights players like Passeau, Livingston, and Derringer, while coach Smith and others are also identified. The back row features trainer Lotshaw and players like Wyse and Warneke. Historical context indicates that the 1945 season was significant for the Cubs, as they finished in third place in the National League, marking a period of competitive baseball after years of struggle following their last World Series appearance in 1945.