Tuesday, October 22, 2019

1957 Back-O'-The-Card: Tommy Carroll and Milt Graff

TOMMY CARROLL
"Tommy was such a sensational prospect while at Notre Dame that the Yankees gave him a $40,000 bonus to sign in 1954. He's learning the 'ins' and 'outs' of major league ball gradually, being used as a pinch runner and part-time batter. Not a long ball hitter, Tommy can spray base hits and once he's on base, he uses his speed to make life miserable for opposing fielders.
Tommy continues his studies at Notre Dame."

-1957 Topps No. 164


MILT GRAFF
"Milt's very impressive performance last year won him a starting berth with Kansas City in 1957. In '56 he had the third highest batting mark in the Southern Association and was the leader in hits and triples. On defense,  he topped all second sackers in putouts and participated in 111 doubles plays. He has blinding speed."

-1957 Topps No. 369

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