Boston Bees Team Profile: 1939 Season Overview and Player Highlights
The 1939 Boston Bees, previously known as the Braves, featured a management team led by J. A. Robt. Quinn as president and Charles D. Stengel as manager. Leopold Goulston served as vice-president, with Charles H. Innes as second vice-president and Oscar L. Horton as treasurer. The roster included notable players like Garms, who had a batting average of .315 in 117 games and displayed potential for regular outfield duty. Cuccinello, playing second base, faced challenges in maintaining a consistent batting lineup but contributed with 76 runs. Al Simmons, another outfielder, returned from experiencing success in the junior league and was recognized for his hitting prowess accumulated over 18 years. First baseman Elbie Fletcher boasted a .272 average in the previous season and transitioned from the Buffalo team, enhancing the Bees' lineup.