"Ralph showed his mettle when he rose from a Private to a Major in the Army Rangers during World War II. Known as a real scrapper, he had trials with the Yankees in 1947, '48 and '49 and finally stuck in 1950. A good receiver, he's been used mostly as a bullpen catcher and a pinch hitter.
Ralph started in pro ball in 1939 and had his best year at Kansas City in 1948 when he hit .302. In 1947, he appeared in 41 games for the Yankees, hitting .272."
-1952 Topps No. 200
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