1941 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Photo from Vintage Magazine Page
The page features a team photo of the 1941 Pittsburgh Pirates, a Major League Baseball team. The image is situated within the 1942 Sporting News Baseball Record Book. The members of the team are arranged in three rows, displaying a mix of players, coaches, and officials. In the first row, notable individuals include Leip, Dietz, Wagner (coach), Flowers (coach), Frisch (manager), Benswanger (president), and Kelly (coach). The second row lists players and staff such as Watters (vice-president and secretary), Elliott, V. DiMaggio, and others. The third row includes Stewart, Heintzelman, Wilkie, and others. The team showcases a blend of positions, presenting a roster that suggests both talent and experience. Contextually, the 1941 season took place during a challenging era in American history, impacted by World War II, which influenced sports and other aspects of life.