1950 Chicago Cubs Season Overview at Wrigley Field
The page from the 1950 "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" focuses on the Chicago Cubs, detailing key aspects of the team's management, record, and home games. Phil K. Wrigley is identified as the president, with James T. Gallagher serving as the business manager. Frank Frisch is mentioned as the manager, entering his first full season with the Cubs after taking over from Charlie Grimm in 1949. The Cubs finished the 1949 season with a record of 61 wins and 93 losses, placing eighth in the league standings. Their pitching was notably ineffective, ending with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.50, while their batting average was .256. The team also had a fielding percentage of .970. The page includes information about Bob Chipman, a pitcher who had a promising performance late in the previous season.