1935 Philadelphia Phillies Team Photo Featuring Bucky Walters Rookie
The page from the 1936 Who's Who in the Major Leagues sports publication features photographs of key players from the 1935 Philadelphia Phillies team. Prominently displayed are Bucky Walters, a notable rookie for the season, alongside other players such as Watkins, Johnson, Atwood, Chiozza, J. Moore, Norris, Abernathy, Arnovich, Bowman, Mulcahy, and Jorgens. The Philadelphia Phillies, a team in the National League, had been established in 1883 and were known for their fluctuating performance throughout the early 20th century. The 1935 season marked a time of rebuilding and focus for the franchise, as they sought to improve their standing in the league. Each player depicted contributed significantly to the team's efforts during that season, reflecting the dynamics of early Major League Baseball.