Pittsburgh Pirates Legends: Vintage 1937 Player Profiles and Stats

1937 Pittsburgh Pirates Waner Traynor Vaughan Vintage Print Ad Page
1937 Pirates·Bill Swift·Cy Blanton·Gus Suhr·Red Lucas·Woody Jensen·
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The 1937 publication features a detailed look at key players from the Pittsburgh Pirates, emphasizing their contributions during the season. Notable figures include William “Bill” Swift, who led the Pirates as a pitcher with a strong season, finishing with 16 wins and a total earned run average of 4.019 over 45 games. August R. “Gus” Suhr, a veteran first baseman, was highlighted for his exceptional fielding, maintaining a National League record of .9934. Darrel E. “Cy” Blanton, the right-handed pitcher, commanded attention by leading the league in effectiveness, boasting an earned run average of 3.51. The ad also discusses Charles F. “Red” Lutz, who contributed significantly as a left-handed reliever with a commendable mark of 3.170. Finally, Forrest “Woody” Jensen made history by achieving a batting average of .606 in 1936, surpassing previous records held by prominent players, including Lloyd J.