"Casey Stengel, who claims he got his nickname in his hometown where they called him 'Strikeout or Home Run Casey,' is one of baseball's most colorful managers. A witty and understanding manager, Casey has been piloting Boston since 1938. He had previously piloted the Brookly Dodgers from 1934 through 1936 and coached the Dodgers in 1932 and '33.
As a player, Casey was an outfielder and will be remembered most for the two home runs he hit in the 1923 World Series for the Giants, each homer, one on the 10th of October, the other on the 12th, winning the ball game. His World Series batting mark- he played with Brooklyn in the 1916 Series and with the Giants in 1922 and '23- is a nifty .393."
-1940 Play Ball No. 141
"Peppery Casey Stengel is a baseball veteran of 36 seasons. He was a speedy, hard-hitting outfielder who performed with Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Giants and the Boston Braves.
He has managed the Dodgers, Braves, Worcester, Toledo, Milwaukee, Kansas City and now Oakland. Casey is noted for his ability to develop young players."
-1947 Smiths Oakland Oaks
"The umpire baiter of the Oaks is Casey Stengel, long-time manager and player. He has had a long baseball career, starting back in Kansas City where he went to high school. He is 5'10", throws left and bats left. He played with the Giants and later started managing- handling seven clubs over a period of 23 years.
Stengel is a showman of the diamond and one of the best story tellers of the sport."
-1948 Signal Gasoline Oakland Oaks
"Casey Stengel, the smart-as-a-fox manager of the Oaks, has been in baseball for 37 years. He played with Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Giants and the Boston Braves as a speedy, hard-hitting outfielder. Casey has managed the Dodgers, Braves, Worcester, Toledo, Milwaukee and Kansas City. He has managed Oakland since 1946."
-1948 Smiths Oakland Oaks
"Casey played the outfield for 21 years, beginning in 1910. In the majors he played for the Dodgers, Pirates, Phillies, Giants and Braves.
He was first a manager in 1925. The club was Worcester of the Eastern League. He managed the Dodgers from 1934-36 and the Braves from 1938-43.
Casey's greatest triumph was leading the injury-plagued Yankees to the championship in 1949."
-1950 Bowman No. 217
"In two years as manager of the Yankees, Casey has led the team to two American League pennants and two World Championships.
An outfielder for 21 years, beginning in 1910, his playing career in the majors included the Dodgers, Pirates, Phillies, Giants and Braves. Casey was first a manager in 1925- the club was Worcester of the Eastern League. He managed the Dodgers from 1934-1936 and piloted the Braves from 1938-1943."
-1951 Bowman, No. 181 (Bowman Gum, Inc.)
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