1945 World Series: Wrigley and Briggs, Cubs vs. Tigers Leaders
The page from the 1946 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide features notable figures associated with two Major League Baseball teams involved in the 1945 World Series: the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs. Walter O. Briggs, Sr., who served as the president of the 1945 World Champion Detroit Tigers, is depicted. Under his leadership, the Tigers captured the World Series title that year, marking a significant achievement in franchise history. Alongside him is Philip K. Wrigley, the president of the 1945 National League Champion Chicago Cubs. The Cubs, despite their strong performance, did not win the World Series in 1945. The contrasting statuses of these two executives highlight the competitive nature of baseball during this period.