1942 Polo Grounds Diagram: Vintage Layout of New York Giants Ballpark
The page from the 1942 Sporting News Baseball Record Book features a detailed diagram of the Polo Grounds, the historic ballpark in New York where the New York Giants played. The diagram includes specific measurements: the left field foul line at 279 feet, a deep center field distance of 505 feet, and the right field foul line measuring 251 feet and 8 inches. It also lists player statistics for various teams, including notable players like Lee Grissom, Albert Butcher, and Clyde Shoun, among others. Each player is associated with their respective teams, such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals, detailing their games played, at-bats, runs, home runs, and other offensive stats for the season.