"In 11 years of major league play, Eddie has proven that you don't have to be a fastballer to be a top pitcher. 'An assortment of junk' is what the ball players say about Ed's pitches, but they're as tough to hit as a blazing fastball.
A great control pitcher, Ed issued the fewest walks of any American League chucker last year and in 1953 topped the league won-lost percentage and ERA."
-1955 Topps No. 109
"Steady Eddie is one of baseball's top control artists. Last year he gave up the fewest walks in the American League and in 1953 had the best won-lost percentage and lowest ERA."
-1955 Topps Doubleheader No. 41
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