1942 Diagram of Forbes Field, Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
The page from the 1942 Sporting News Baseball Record Book features a diagram of Forbes Field, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This vintage ballpark diagram illustrates the dimensions of the field, highlighting key measurements such as 356 feet to the left field foul line, 406 feet to center field, and 300 feet to the right field foul line. The drawing provides a detailed representation of the layout, indicating notable distances such as the 457-foot marker in straightaway center and varying distances in the outfield. Additionally, the page includes a list of players along with their statistics, such as games played, at-bats, runs, hits, and batting averages. Featured athletes include Herman Franks from Brooklyn, Jake Mooty from Chicago, and William H. Walter from Cincinnati, among others, showcasing various baseball clubs from the era.