JOHNNY HOPP
"This is 'Cotney's' 13th active year in the majors since he came up with the Cardinals at the end of the 1939 season. He's also played with the Braves, Pirates and Dodgers and came to the Yankees as first base and outfield insurance during the 1950 pennant drive.
Johnny has played in five World Series and ranks 10th among active National League players in hits. In 1944, he led all National League outfielders in fielding. Johnny hit .303 in 1941, .336 in '44, .333 in '46, .306 in '49 and .340 in '50."
-1952 Topps No. 214
JERRY SNYDER (Kansas City Blues)
"Jerry came to the Senators from the Yankees early in the 1952 season. He began the 1951 campaign with the Yankees' Kansas City farm team. After appearing in 20 games with a batting average of .269, he went to Beaumont of the Texas League, where he hit .290 for 105 games."
-1952 Bowman No. 246
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