1959 Louisville Slugger Ad Featuring Baseball Legends and Records
The advertisement from the 1959 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide promotes the Louisville Slugger bat, celebrating its 75th anniversary. It highlights prominent players who utilize the bat, emphasizing their impressive achievements in the season. Notable figures include Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox, who was the American League batting champion with a remarkable .328 average, and Jackie Jensen from the same team, recognized for leading the American League with 122 RBIs. Richie Ashburn of the Philadelphia Phillies is featured as the National League batting champion, boasting a .350 average. Ernie Banks, representing the Chicago Cubs, is noted for being the National League home run champion with 47 homers and leading with 129 RBIs. Lastly, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees is acknowledged as the American League home run champion with 42 home runs.