"Before joining the Yankees last year, Al spent nine years learning his trade in the Yankee chain. His control was his biggest problem, but he has learned to get the ball over more consistently.
He won his Yankee spurs after winning 15 games for Richmond in 1956. He practically lived in the bullpen last season."
-1958 Topps No. 382
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