"'The Whip' was bought by the Yankees for pennant insurance in September of 1952. He really came through for them, giving up only one earned run in the 16 innings he pitched for the World Champs.
Blackie set a National League record for right-handers while with the Reds in 1947 when he won 16 straight games. During that stretch he threw a no-hitter against the Braves. He won 22 games for the Reds in '47 and had marks of 17-15 and 16-15 in '50 and '51."
-1953 Topps No. 31
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