Albersheim's 2014 Winter Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/20/2014
In 1944, the St. Louis Browns finished 1st in the American League with a record of 89 wins and 65 losses. The Browns were one of the unlikeliest pennant-winners in history; nine out of the previous 10 seasons, they had finished in the second division. However, 1944 was the peak of wartime baseball. The shortage of players dragged the talent level of the entire league down, which benefitted the Browns.
This is an original 9x7 Acme wire photo with stamp on back along with the original paper caption from 10-9-44. It features Luke Sewell (manager), Zack Taylor (coach), Zarilla, Jack Kramer, McQuinn, Galehouse, Laabs, Vern Stephens, and Willis Hudlin.