Who's Who in the Major Leagues

Page from 1939 Issue

The page from the 1939 sports publication "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" provides an overview of the Pittsburgh Pirates team for that year. Bill Benswanger is featured as the chairman of the board, with Wm. E. Benswanger serving as president and treasurer. Harold J. Traynor is the team's manager, while S.E. Watters holds the roles of vice-president and secretary, and James J. Long is the director of publicity. Player highlights include Lloyd Waner, an outfielder known for leading in batting averages, finishing the previous year with a .335 average. Bob Klinger, a pitcher and the team's rookie, ranked fourth in the league for earned run average. Johnny Rizzo, another outfielder, made notable achievements including being the freshman to smash home runs.