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Leo Durocher and Buckey Harris
Title
Leo Durocher and Buckey Harris
Date
1948-07-14
Description
Leo Durocher and Buckey (sic) Harris (right), managers of the rival clubs, were all smiles before the game got under way. Harris pulled the surprise package out of the game in Vic Raschi who not only pitched two hitless innings but drove across two vital runs.
Terry Moore
Title
Terry Moore
Date
1979-05-07
Description
Terry Moore is remembered fondly by Cardinal fans as perhaps the greatest defensive center fielder the game has ever known and for the quiet but intense leadership he brought to the Red Birds as team captain. He was always the one to whom the others looked for guidance in trying moments.
Bill McKechnie and Joe Cronin
Title
Bill McKechnie and Joe Cronin
Date
1940-07-10
Description
Here, photographically, is a record of the 1940 All-Star game, played yesterday at Sportsmans Park. At the left the two managers get together and Bill McKechnie (left), Cincinnati's gift to the National League, seems to be getting in the last work against Joe Cronin, the Red Sox contribution to the American League lineup. Bill had the last word all the way.
Walter Evers and Larry Berra
Title
Walter Evers and Larry Berra
Date
1948-07-14
Description
Two local boys on the American League squad got together for some baseball chatter before the game. Walter (Hoot) Evers of Collinsville (left) explained to Larry (Yogi) Berra how he gets his power at the plate. Evers hit a home run to account for the first American League run.
Jefferson Barracks - Baseball in the Rain
Title
Jefferson Barracks - Baseball in the Rain
Date
1943-05-20, 1943-05-20
Description
"Rain and wet grounds have stopped many ball games, but not the army. The Jefferson Barracks Reception Center Missions found their diamond under 3 feet of water yesterday, but started playing anyway. At bat is Corporal George Sisler Jr., while the pitcher is Technical Sergeant Norvall Hunthausen and the catcher Private Tom Cohen. The umpire is Maj. Thomas Hammond, classification officer."
Jefferson Barracks - Baseball Game 1942
Title
Jefferson Barracks - Baseball Game 1942
Date
1942-04-05, 1942-04-05
Description
Image of a baseball game being played at Jefferson Barracks on April 2nd, 1942.
Jefferson Barracks - Baseball Game Salute
Title
Jefferson Barracks - Baseball Game Salute
Date
1941-04-17, 1941-04-17
Description
"Guests of the Browns at their delayed opening with the Tigers at Sportsmans Park yesterday were soldiers in training at Jefferson Barracks. From their section in left field they are seen here saluting during the flag-raising ceremonies preceding the game."
Bill Veeck and Hank Greenberg
Title
Bill Veeck and Hank Greenberg
Date
1948-07-14
Description
Among the interested spectators were Bill Veeck (left), president of the Cleveland Indians, and Hank Greenberg, now an official of the Cleveland club. Greenberg performed in four consecutive All-Star games before the war as a member of the Detroit Tigers.
Stan Musial and Ted Williams
Title
Stan Musial and Ted Williams
Date
1948-07-14
Description
Stan Musial and Ted Williams (right), standout hitters in the National and American Leagues, respectively, got together for a little chit chat before the game. Musial turned out to be senior circuit's hero in a losing cause while the "Splendid Splinter" walked in his only time at bat.
Walt Masterson and Ralph Branca
Title
Walt Masterson and Ralph Branca
Date
1948-07-14
Description
Starting pitchers for the All-Star classic shook hands before the game got under way. Walt Masterson of the Washington Senators (left) drew a surprise starting assignment for the American League nine and Ralph Branca, mound ace of the Brooklyn Dodgers, was the National League hurler.
Johnny Mize
Title
Johnny Mize
Date
1941-05-18
Description
Photograph of St. Louis Cardinals first baseman, Johnny Mize, up to bat.
Burt Shotton
Title
Burt Shotton
Date
1948-07-14
Description
Burt Shotton, manager of the pennant winning Dodgers last year, threw out the first ball to start the bame as Baseball Commissioner A.B. (Happy) Chandler looked on. Shotton would have managed the National League team yesterday if he had returned as manager of the Dodgers this year.
Sluggers
Title
Sluggers
Date
1948-07-14
Description
Potential power in the National League lineup was represented by this quartet of sluggers. From the left, are: Johnny Mize and Walker Cooper, former Cardinals now with the New York Giants; Ralph Kiner, slugging outfielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Stan Musial of the Cardinals. Mize and Kiner led both leagues in home run production last season with 51 circuit wallops and Musial currently leads both leagues in hitting with a .403 average.
The Brain Trust of the National League Team
Title
The Brain Trust of the National League Team
Date
1948-07-14
Description
The brain trust of the National League team, from left: Mel Ott, manager of the New York Giants; Manager Leo Durocher of Brooklyn, and Eddie Dyer, pilot of the St. Louis Cardinals, shook hands before the contest started, for luck. Ott and Dyer serves as coaches, assisting Durocher in yesterday's game.
Crowd Overflow
Title
Crowd Overflow
Date
1948-07-14
Description
An overflow crowd of 34,009 persons saw the American League All-Star game at Sportsmans Park here yesterday. It was the eleventh victory for the junior circuit in the 15 games played to date.
The Big Three of Baseball
Title
The Big Three of Baseball
Date
1948-07-14
Description
The big three of baseball, from left: Ford Frick, president of the National League; Commissioner A.B. (Happy) Chandler and Will Harridge, president of the American League, were spectators at the game, proceeds of which went to the players pension fund.

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