"Hank started in baseball in 1941 as a pitcher but soon switched to outfielding. He's been a Yankee since 1948 and in 1950 belted .320. In 1953, Hank posted a .304 mark and in the 1955 World Series hit .429. He belted two homers in the 1957 World Series.
From 1942 to 1945 Hank was in the Marine Corps."
-1958 Topps No. 9
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