Tribune captions on the back, February 10, 1949, "Like the first robin of spring, Billy Martin, Oaks' 20-year-old second baseman, heralds impending Coast League baseball season by signing his 1949 contract. Half an inch taller and 10 pounds heavier, Martin is set for a big year. He stands head and shoulders over Manager Charley Dressen (center) and Prexy Clarence L. (Brick) Laws.- Tribune photo." Photo shows Martin, wearing a very snazzy pull-over sweater, shaking hands with Laws as Laws hands Martin his contract. All three men are smiling.