1963 New York Yankees Back-O'-The-Card: Cloyd Boyer (Richmond Virginians)

Although the older brother of two distinguished third basemen, the Yankees' Clete and the Cardinals' Ken, he pitched professionally for 17 seasons.

Boyer rose rapidly through the Cardinal farm system, with a 16-9 record, 2.45 ERA and 239 strikeouts at Class C Duluth in 1947; 16-10, 3.35, 188 strikeouts for AA Houston of the Texas League in 1948; and 15-10, 3.13 with 143 strikeouts for AAA Rochester of the International League in 1949.

Making his big league debut with the Cardinals in 1949, he spent five seasons in the majors, mostly with St. Louis. As recently as 1960, Boyer posted a 12-8 record with a 3.88 ERA with Indianapolis of the American Association.

He currently serves as the pitching coach of the Yankees' AAA Richmond club. His long mound career and knowledge of pitching make him likely to be a major league pitching coach.

1963 New York Yankees Back-O'-The-Card: Clete Boyer

"The former Kansas City bonus baby had his finest season in 1962. He's considered the American League's top fielding third baseman.

Clete's kid brother is in the Yankee chain."

-1963 Topps No. 361

Clete Boyer, Third Baseman, New York, American League

Record for 1962

Bat: Games 158, At-Bats 633, Runs 85, Hits 154, Home Runs 18, Stolen Bases 3, Batting Average .272

Field: Games 157, Putouts 187, Assists 396, Errors 22, Fielding Average .964

1963 New York Yankees Back-O'-The-Card: Jim Bouton

"Jim was a victorious hero last year as he pitched the last seven innings of a 22-inning game against Detroit. The right-hander had the Carolina League's best record while with Greensboro in 1960. He pitched a shutout in his first big league start."

-1962 Topps No. 401

Jim Bouton, Pitcher, New York, American League

Record for 1962

Bat: Games 38, At-Bats 32, Runs 0, Hits 2, Home Runs 0, Stolen Bases 0, Batting Average .063

Field: Games 36, Innings Pitched 133.0, Won 7, Lost 7, Stikeouts 71, Earned Run Average 3.99

1963 Back-O'-The-Card: Charles Boone (Augusta Yankees)

A catcher since being signed out of the University of Richmond, Charles will be tried at third base this year. His hitting has improved during his rise through the Yankee farm system: .280 with 22 RBIs in 56 games at St. Petersburg in 1960; .284 with eight homers and 52 RBIs at Greensboro in 105 games in 1961; and .280 with five homers, 59 RBIs and 111 hits in 123 games last year at Amarillo of the Texas League last year.

Charles Boone, Catcher, Augusta Yankees, South Atlantic League

Record for 1962

Bat: Games 123, At-Bats 458, Runs 43, Hits 111, Home Runs 5, Stolen Bases 1, Batting Average .280

Field: Games 112, Putouts 673, Assists 53, Errors 11, Passed Balls 10, Fielding Average .985

1963 Back-O'-The-Card: Gary Blaylock (Harlan Yankees)

Signed by the Cardinals in 1950, Gary went 23-6, 2.61 ERA, 248 K in 248.0 IP for Johnson City of Class D Appalachian League, followed by 13-9, 3.20, 123 K in 177.0 IP for Omaha of Class A Western League.

In 1958 Gary had his best International League season, posting 14-10, 3.21 with 154 K in 213.0 IP for Rochester. After making his big league debut with Cardinals in '59, Gary was claimed on waivers by the Yankees in July of that year. In his first full year in the Yankee chain, was 12-13, 4.55 with 105 K in 178.0 innings for Richmond.

Gary triumphantly concluded his playing career by going 4-0, 0.45 ERA in nine games, all in relief, with 17 K in 20.0 IP for the Yanks' Class A Fort Lauderdale club. He now starts his managing career with the Yankees' Harlan, Kentucky, club of the rookie-level Appalachian League.

Gary Blaylock, Manager, Harlan, Appalachian League

Record for 1962

Bat: Games 51, At-Bats 26, Runs 4, Hits 2, Home Runs 2, Stolen Bases 0, Batting Average .077

Field: Games 50, Innings Pitched 93.0, Won 7, Lost 11, Strikeouts 40, Earned Run Average 4.65

1963 Back-O'-The-Card: Johnny Blanchard

"John hit four consecutive homers in 1961."

-1963 Topps No. 555

Johnny Blanchard, Catcher, New York, American League

Record for 1962

Bat: Games 93, At-Bats 246, Runs 33, Hits 57, Home Runs 13, Stolen Bases 0, Batting Average .232

Field: Games 15, Putouts 59, Assists 1, Errors 3, Passed Balls 0, Fielding Percentage .952

1963 Back-O'-The-Card: Yogi Berra

Yogi has had a storied career as one of the greatest catchers baseball has ever known. When he takes the field for the 1963 season, his time with the Yankees will have spanned a club record 18 seasons. With 2,084 games played, he will very likely surpass Lou Gehrig's team standard of 2,164.

In 1947 Yogi hit the first-ever pinch-hit home run in a World Series game. Since then he has set many Series records, including most games (74), most hits (71) and most RBIs (39). The three-time American League MVP has hit 305 home runs as a catcher, tops on the all-time list.

While continuing his playing career in 1963, he will join the Yankee coaching staff.

Yogi Berra, Catcher, New York, American League

Record for 1962

Bat: Games 86, At-Bats 232, Runs 25, Hits 52, Home Runs 10, Stolen Bases 0, Batting Average .224

Field: Games 31, Putouts 175, Assists 16, Errors 2, Passed Balls 1, Fielding Average .990