1945 World Series Managers Charlie Grimm and Steve O'Neill with Happy Chandler
The page from the 1946 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide features a photograph capturing a moment before the opening game of the 1945 World Series. It showcases three key figures in Major League Baseball: Charlie Grimm, the manager of the Chicago Cubs, and Steve O'Neill, the manager of the Detroit Tigers, both of whom were rivals during the Series. They are positioned alongside A. B. "Happy" Chandler, the Baseball Commissioner at that time. The image conveys a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship, despite the competitive nature of their roles in the championship series. The 1945 World Series was significant for the Detroit Tigers, who ultimately emerged victorious.