Brooklyn Dodgers 1939 Team Profile and Vintage Ad Overview
The 1939 page from "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" features a team profile of the Brooklyn Dodgers, highlighting key individuals in the organization and notable players. L.S. MacPhail serves as the Executive Vice-President, while Leo Durocher is noted as the Manager, supported by G.A. Barnewall, who is the Vice-President, and Joseph A. Gilleaudeau, the Vice-President and Treasurer. John McDonald is mentioned as the Traveling Secretary. The profile includes player statistics and brief descriptions. Babe Phelps, the catcher, battled injuries but maintained a .308 batting average over 66 games. Dolph Camilli, the first baseman, enjoyed a strong season with 128 hits, including 25 doubles and 12 triples. Freddie Fitzsimmons, a pitcher, had an impressive season recovering from injuries with a 3.01 earned run average.