"One of the greatest catchers that ever donned the mask and mitt, Bill was chosen as the backstop on the 50-year All-Time Yankee Team. He set a record by catching in 100 or more games for 13 straight seasons. Bill batted over .300 in 11 of the 16 years he was a Yankee and played in more World Series games than any other catcher- 38.
His playing career started and ended in Little Rock. Bill was a rookie there in 1925 and player-manager in 1947. He managed the Yankees in 1946."
-1952 Topps No. 400
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