1949 Boston Braves Team Photo Featuring Billy Southworth and Coaches
The page from the 1950 Sporting News Baseball Guide features the 1949 Boston Braves team photo, showcasing several key players, coaches, and staff associated with the franchise during that season. The front row includes Barrett, Sisti, Johnson, who served as the batting practice pitcher, and managerial staff such as Southworth, the manager, along with coaches Keely and Cooney. Prominent players in the middle row are Stanky, Dark, Holmes, and Young, along with the team's trainer Dr. Lacks and a few others. The back row lists notable players like Potter, Spahn, and Reiser. This team was crucial in the franchise's history, playing in a stadium noted for its historical significance in Major League Baseball.