"Hank is one of the American League's better outfielders. He appeared in 114 games for the Yankees in 1954, hitting a good .294. He had 111 hits for a total of 173 bases, including 16 doubles, five triples and 12 homers. He batted in 54 runs and scored 73.
He began in organized ball in 1941, coming to the majors at the end of the 1949 season from Kansas City. In 1952 he tied a major league record by getting two hits in one inning. Hank did some pitching in his first year, but gave it up in favor of the outfield."
-1955 Bowman No. 246
"Hammerin' Hank played a big part in the Yankees' 103 victories last season. It was the fifth straight year he hit over .290. Hank did some of his best hitting in night games, batting a solid .318 under the arcs.
Hank joined the Yanks in 1948, and in 1950 posted a red hot .320 batting average with 70 RBIs and 70 runs scored. He actually started his career as a pitcher in 1941."
-1955 Topps No. 166
"Hank is a fine ball player. He was in 114 games for the Yankees in 1945 and he hit .294. His 111 hits went for a total of 173 bases. These hits included 12 home runs. He batted in 54 runs. He's been with the Yankees since the end of the 1948 season."
-1955 Red Man No. AL-22
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