1955 Louisville Slugger Ad Featuring Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams
This page from the 1955 Sporting News Baseball Guide features a promotion for Louisville Slugger bats, manufactured by the Hillerich & Bradsby Company. The advertisement highlights their association with notable baseball players, asserting that performance is what makes these players famous. The featured athletes include Ed Mathews, an infielder known for his power-hitting; Ted Williams, widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters of all time; and Don Mueller, a key outfielder for the New York Giants. Orestes Miñoso, a Cuban-born player famous for his time with the Chicago White Sox, and Bobby Avila, an all-star second baseman, are also showcased. Duke Snider, a star center fielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and Mickey Mantle, a legendary outfielder for the New York Yankees, round out the lineup. Ted Kluszewski, known for his robust batting, is included as well.