Portrait of Joe Cronin, manager for the Washington Senators. Big League Chewing Gum (R-319) series. Printed on front: "Joe Cronin, G.G. Co., 1933." Printed on back: "No. 109, Joe Cronin, manager, Washington Senators. Led the Senators to the American League championship in his first season as manager of the club, although his club was beaten in the World Series with the Giants. Besides his able management, Cronin was one of the most consistent hitters on the team during the season and ranked with best as a shortshop. He is 27 years old, 5 ft. 11 in. tall and weighs 180 pounds; batting and throwing right-handed. Joined the Washington club in 1928 from Kansas City. Has four times batted above the .300 mark in the American League. This is one of a series of 240 baseball stars. Big League chewing gum, Goudey Gum Co., Boston. Made by the originators of Indian gum, G.G. Co., 1933."
