1954 Milwaukee Braves Team Photo Featuring Eddie Mathews and Lew Burdette
The 1955 page from the Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide features the Milwaukee Braves, highlighting their roster and coaching staff. The front row includes coaches such as Sisti, Pafko, O'Connell, White, Davidson, and manager Grimm, along with players Calderone, Wilson, Crone, Keely, and more. The middle row lists trainer Lacks and visiting clubhouse manager Ferguson, alongside players Gorin, Dittmer, Thomson, Jolly, Pendleton, Paine, and Mathews. The back row showcases Spahn, Crandall, Smalley, Johnson, Burdette, and others including Jay, Bruton, Logan, Koslo, Nichols, and Metkovich. Batboy Maday is also prominently seated in front. The inclusion of key players like Mathews and Spahn signifies the Braves' competitive spirit during an era where they were establishing themselves in Major League Baseball, particularly after their relocation from Boston.