Tuesday, March 24, 2020

1958 Back-O'-The-Card: Johnny Kucks

"With one year of minor league ball, Johnny became a starter in 1955. He broke in with the Yankees by winning 8 games. The following season, he not only beat the sophomore jinx but was a sensation with 18 wins. In the 1956 Series his 3-hit shutout against the Dodgers won the deciding game.
In his only minor league season, he had a 19-6 mark and a 2.55 ERA."

-1958 Topps No. 87

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1963 Back-O'-The-Card: Gary Blaylock (Harlan Yankees)

Signed by the Cardinals in 1950, Gary went 23-6, 2.61 ERA, 248 K in 248.0 IP for Johnson City of Class D Appalachian League, followed by 13-...