1948 Detroit Tigers Team Photo - Vintage Magazine Feature
This page from the 1949 Sporting News Baseball Guide features a photograph of the 1948 Detroit Tigers team. The roster is displayed, highlighting key players and staff from the team in three rows. The front row includes players such as Campbell, Riebe, Berry, and Gray, alongside coaches Sweeney and Mills, with Red O'Neill serving as the manager. Notable players like Wertz and Lipon are also present. The middle row showcases Hutchinson, Mullin, Mayo, Wagner, and others, illustrating the depth of the Tigers' lineup. The back row consists of notable pitchers such as Hal Newhouser, who was a two-time MVP in the mid-1940s, along with White, Houtteman, and Trucks. The team's performance during the late 1940s and contributions from these players positioned them prominently in the American League.