Montreal Expos Rusty Staub Sliding into Base, 1970 Action Photo
The page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball depicts a dynamic moment during an MLB game between the Montreal Expos and Atlanta Braves. A player from the Expos, wearing the team's distinctive jersey, is shown sliding into a base, closely contested by a Braves fielder. This period was when the Expos were establishing themselves as Canada's first MLB team, having joined the league in 1969. The Braves, a team with historical roots dating back to the 19th century, were building a competitive team during this era.