"In the sixth game of the 1956 World Series, Bob hurled a startling 4-hitter. Unfortunately he was on the short end of a 1-0 decision.
Bullet Bob has a blazing fast ball that streaks across the plate like a bolt of lightning, and in 1954 he was the American League strikeout king. He joined the Yankees in a 17-man swap in 1955."
-1957 Topps No. 264
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