"A good fielder who was [a third baseman and a second baseman] during his sensational rookie year in 1951, Gil was primarily a third baseman in 1952.
He batted .306 in 1951, and in the World Series that season tied a record for most RBIs in an inning with four by also tying a record by hitting a grand slam- he's the only rookie to hit a grand slammer in the Series."
-1953 Bowman No. 63
"The AL Rookie of the Year in '51, Gil had one of the greatest thrills possible when he hit a homer with the bases loaded against the Giants in the '51 World Series. In '52, he suffered from the sophomore jinx [sic], his batting average falling below .300 for the first time in his pro career.
Gil averaged .340 in three minor league seasons and had a .306 mark for the Yanks in '51.
He plays both second and third for the World Champs."
-1953 Topps No. 43
"Gil is a good ballplayer, with a most unorthodox batting stance. He holds the bat as if it were too heavy for him.
He batted .263 and drove in 78 runs for the 1952 Yankees in 152 games. His rookie of 1951, however, gives a better slant on Gil. That year he hit .306 in 136 games. He had 23 doubles, four triples and 14 homers and drove in 63 runs."
-1953 Red Man No. AL-23
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