1949 Washington Senators Team Photo - Vintage Baseball Memorabilia

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The 1949 Washington Senators team photo featured in the 1950 Sporting News Baseball Guide captures a pivotal moment in the franchise's history, as they were transitioning to become the Minnesota Twins in 1961. The photograph is divided into three rows of players, highlighting prominent team figures. In the front row, notable members include Mele, Fitzgerald (coach), Robertson, Christman, and Kuhel (manager). The middle row showcases Calvert, Haynes, Ferrell (coach), and Vollmer, along with players Stewart, Coan, Dente, and Simmons. The back row features Gonzales, Yost, Scarborough, Hudson, and Harris, as well as Kozar, Early, Welteroth, and Ortiz. This comprehensive lineup is indicative of the Senators' composition during a challenging era in Major League Baseball, reflecting the team's strategic choices and their efforts to rebuild.