1948 Boston Red Sox Vintage Advertising Team Overview and Highlights
The 1948 Boston Red Sox Team vintage baseball print ad features information about the team and its management for the 1948 season. Joe McCarthy is highlighted as the team manager, returning to the role after a successful tenure that began in 1946. The team finished the 1947 season with a record of 83 wins and 71 losses, placing third in the league with a .539 win-loss percentage. Significant players included Tex Hughson, who was recovering from an injury, and Stan Spence, a strong outfielder known for his hitting skills. The ad notes that the team had impressive statistics, such as ranking second in batting and accumulating 720 runs and 674 RBIs. The home games were played at Fenway Park, which had a seating capacity of 35,000, with notable dimensions for the outfield.