"After two years in military service, Whitey came back in 1953 to be the top winner on the Yankees' staff with 18. He lost six and his earned run average was an even 3.00, the fourth best in the league. Whitey defeated the Indians four times, once losing a no-hitter on a dribbler down the third base line.
After burning up the Yankee farm system, Whitey joined the Yankees midway through the 1950 campaign, and his pitching was instrumental in their winning the pennant."
1954 Bowman No. 177
"Whitey returned from two years in the Army last season and picked up right where he left off. The 1950 Rookie of the Year was the fourth-ranking American League hurler in earned run average and paced the Yankee mound staff in wins, strikeouts and complete games (11). Among Whitey's wins were three shutouts, a 1-hitter and a 2-hitter.
In 1949 with Kansas City, Whitey phoned the Yanks. He said he could help win the pennant. They laughed and said, 'No thanks.' But one year later, Whitey helped them do just that by winning nine out of ten games as a Yankee."
-1954 Topps No. 37
"Whitey returned to the Yankees in 1953 from the Army, and his steady work on the mound was a big factor in the Yankees' fifth straight pennant victory. Ed appeared in 23 games, winning 18 and losing six. His earned run average of 3.00 was the fourth best in the league, and his percentage rating of .750 was second best."
-1954 Red Man No. AL-16
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