1956 MLB Players Association Meeting in New Orleans Overview
The Major League Baseball Players' Association convened for a two-day meeting in New Orleans on December 10-11, 1956. This gathering included several notable participants in the baseball community. Standing figures in the photograph include Stan Musial, Don Mueller, Jerry Coleman, Bob Rush, Carl Erskine, Roy McMillan, Sammy White, Sherm Lollar, and Ted Kluszewski. Seated at the table are J. P. Durante, serving as the players’ attorney, and J. Norman Lewis. Bob Feller is noted as the president of the Association, alongside Robin Roberts and Bob Nieman. This meeting was part of the MLBPA's efforts to address player issues and improve conditions within the sport during a time when players were increasingly advocating for their rights and interests.