Cubs historical sleuthing: A 1950s spring training mystery

Exactly a year ago, March 10, 2021, I posted this sleuthing article with a photo from a Cubs/Orioles spring training game on that date in 1956.

Given the look and location of the photo posted above, I believe it was taken on the same date, which is why I’m posting this article again on March 10.

Here’s the full photo:

Now, that’s obviously Ernie Banks in the foreground.

What I have tried to figure out — and have not been able to — is the identity of the two players in the background.