Chicago Cubs 1939 Team Profile Vintage Print Advertisement
The page from the 1939 Who's Who in the Major Leagues profiles the Chicago Cubs, focusing on key personnel and players of that season. Philip K. Wrigley serves as the team's president, while Charles L. Hartnett is introduced as the manager, and Charles A. Weber is the vice-president. Key supporting roles include Charles F. Drake as assistant to the president, Margaret Donahue as secretary, and Robert C. Lewis and William L. Veeck in travel and assistant secretary roles, respectively. Notable players featured include Dizzy Dean, a pitcher recognized for his exceptional performance and labeled as the “Most Courageous Athlete” of 1938. Charley Root, another pitcher, had a commendable season with an impressive 2.85 ERA.