Monday, June 29, 2020

1959 Back-O'-The-Card: Jim Coates

"If Jim can continue his successful struggle against wildness, he has a good chance of wearing a Yankee uniform. He has a ripping fastball and snapping curve and can whiff plenty of batters.
Jim was a high school sensation in Farnham, Virginia."

-1959 Topps No. 525

Friday, June 26, 2020

1959 Back-O'-The-Card: Andy Carey

"Andy doubled his 1957 home run output last season. He picked out the Red Sox for the really tough treatment. In one game he blasted them for two homers, two singles and a double.
Andy is a skeet shoot fan."

-1959 Topps No. 45

1959 Back-O'-The-Card: Clete Boyer

"After a fine season at Richmond in 1958, Cletis gets his chance with the parent Yankees this year. He will be battling strong competition for New York's regular shortstop berth.
With the Virginians he was the top-hitting right-hander and as a shortstop was untouchable. He led International League fielders in putouts, assists and double plays.
Cletis' brother Ken plays for the Cardinals."

-1959 Topps No. 251

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

1959 Back-O'-The-Card: Gary Blaylock

"The top Rochester hurler last year, Gary also led the International League in strikeouts. His five shutouts for the Red Wings placed him in a five-way tie for whitewash honors. Gary also led the league in hitting batters."

-1959 Topps No. 539

Friday, June 19, 2020

1959 Back-O'-The-Card: Johnny Blanchard

ROOKIE STAR
"John's powerful arm helped him lead American Association catchers with 13 double plays in 1958. He was the number four man in RBIs last year."

-1959 Topps No. 117

1959 Back-O'-The-Card: Yogi Berra

"Yogi set two records in the 1958 World Series. He played his 61st game and got his 61st Series hit. Yogi owns or is co-holder of 15 baseball records."

-1959 Topps No. 180

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

1959 Back-O'-The-Card: Mike Baxes (Richmond Virginians)

"Mike, whose brother Jim had a brief trial with the Dodgers a few years ago, swings a hefty bat. He's had three better than .300 years in the minors
In 1955 he batted a solid .323 for San Francisco. Last season, he led the International League in doubles, hits and runs.
Mike can play anywhere on a diamond."

-1958 Topps No. 302

"After leading the International League in runs, hits and doubles in 1957, Mike returned to Kansas City last year."

-1959 Topps No. 381

Thursday, June 11, 2020

1959 Back-O'-The-Card: Hank Bauer

"World Series time is Hank Bauer time. Last year he collected 10 hits and a .323 mark in the Fall Classic. His four homers and eight RBIs were the top slugging performance in the seven games. Hank hit a homer in each of the first three Series games in 1958."

-1959 Topps No. 240

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

1958 New York Yankees Backs-O'-The-Cards Roster

MGR - Casey Stengel 37
CH - Frankie Crosetti 2
CH - Ralph Houk 35
CH - Jim Turner 31
C - Yogi Berra 8 (L-R)
C - Elston Howard 32 (R-R) (LF) (retroactive designated hitter)
C - Darrell Johnson 22 (R-R)
1B - Bill Skowron 14 (R-R)
1B - Marv Throneberry 20 (L-L)
2B - Gil McDougald 12 (R-R) (SS)
2B - Bobby Richardson 1 (R-R)
3B - Andy Carey 6 (R-R)
SS - Tony Kubek 10 (L-R) 
LF - Norm Siebern 25 (L-R) (CF)
CF - Mickey Mantle 7 (S-R)
RF - Hank Bauer 9 (R-R)
OF - Enos Slaughter 17 (L-R) 
OF - Harry Simpson 36 (L-R) 
PH - Jerry Lumpe 11 (L-R) (3B-SS)
P - Bob Turley 19 (R-R)
P - Whitey Ford 16 (L-L)
P - Don Larsen 18 (R-R)
P - Bobby Shantz 30 (R-L)
P - Duke Maas 24 (R-R)
P - Tom Sturdivant 47 (L-R)
RP - Ryne Duren 26 (R-R)
RP - Art Ditmar 28 (R-R)
RP - Johnny Kucks 53 (R-R)
RP - Bob Grim 55 (R-R)

MGR - Andy Cohen 49* (Denver Bears)
MGR - Charlie Silvera 46* (New Orleans Pelicans)
C - Charlie Silvera 46*(R-R) (New Orleans Pelicans)
OF - Allie Clark 15* (R-R) (New Orleans Pelicans)
P - Sal Maglie 43* (R-R)
P - Murry Dickson 23 (R-R)
P - Bob Wiesler 39* (S-L) (Richmond Virginians)
RP - Virgil Trucks 21 (R-R)
RP - Al Cicotte 29* (R-R)

* unofficial uniform number


1958 Yankees Topps Cards
C - Yogi Berra 8 (L-R) 
C - Darrell Johnson 22 (R-R) 
1B - Bill Skowron 14 (R-R) 
1B - Marv Throneberry 20 (L-L) 
2B - Gil McDougald 12 (R-R) (SS) 
2B - Bobby Richardson 1 (R-R)  
3B - Andy Carey 6 (R-R) 
3B - Jerry Lumpe 11 (L-R) (SS) 
SS - Tony Kubek 10 (L-R) 
LF - Norm Siebern 25 (L-R) (CF) 
CF - Mickey Mantle 7 (S-R) 
RF - Hank Bauer 9 (R-R)
OF - Enos Slaughter 17 (L-R)  
OF - Harry Simpson 36 (L-R) 
PH - Elston Howard 32 (R-R) (LF-C) 
P - Bob Turley 19 (R-R) 
P - Whitey Ford 16 (L-L)
P - Don Larsen 18 (R-R) 
P - Bobby Shantz 30 (R-L) 
P - Tom Sturdivant 47 (L-R) 
P - Sal Maglie 21 (R-R) 
RP - Ryne Duren 26 (R-R) 
RP - Art Ditmar 28 (R-R) 
RP - Johnny Kucks 53 (R-R) 
RP - Bob Grim 55 (R-R) 

RP - Al Cicotte 24 (R-R) 


1958 New York Yankees picture packs (Jay Publishing New York Yankees, Sets A, B and Yankees World Series Set, and New York Yankees Picture Pack
MGR Casey Stengel 37 (1958 Jay Publishing All-Stars)   
CH Frankie Crosetti 2     
CH Bill Dickey 33     
CH Jim Turner 31   
C Yogi Berra 8 (1958 Jay Publishing All-Stars) 
1B Bill Skowron 14 (1958 Jay Publishing All-Stars) 
2B Gil McDougald 12 
2B Billy Martin 1 (3B)    
3B Andy Carey 6     
SS Tony Kubek 10 (OF) 
SS Jerry Lumpe 11 (3B)
LF Elston Howard 32 (C)    
CF Mickey Mantle 7 (1958 Jay Publishing All-Stars) 
RF Hank Bauer 9    
P Bob Turley 19 (1958 Jay Publishing All-Stars) 
P Whitey Ford 16 (1958 Jay Publishing All-Stars)    
P Don Larsen 18    
P Tom Sturdivant 47     
P Murry Dickson 21 (1958 Jay Publishing Kansas City Athletics)
RP Bobby Shantz 30   
RP Johnny Kucks 53     
RP Virgil Trucks 23 (1958 Jay Publishing Kansas City Athletics)


1958 suggested cards:
1957 AL Runs Batted In Leader: Mickey Mantle (121)
1957 AL Triples Leader: Hank Bauer (9)
1957 AL Triples Leader: Gil McDougald (9)
1957 AL Triples Leader: Harry Simpson (9) (New York Yankees-Kansas City Athletics)
1957 AL Bases on Balls Leader: Mickey Mantle (146)
1957 AL Times On Base Leader: Mickey Mantle (319)
1957 AL Sacrifice Hits Leader: Gil McDougald (19)
1957 Hitting for the Cycle: Mickey Mantle (July 23)
1957 AL Earned Run Average Leader: Bobby Shantz (2.45)
1957 AL Strikeouts Per Nine Innings Leader: Bob Turley (7.758)
1957 AL Hits Per Nine Innings Leader: Bob Turley (6.125) 
1957 AL Games as a Catcher Leader: Yogi Berra (121)
1957 AL Putouts by a Catcher Leader: Yogi Berra (704)
1957 AL Double Plays by a Shortstop Leader: Gil McDougald (104)
1957 AL Double Plays by a Pitcher Leader: Bobby Shantz (8)
1957 Yankee Triple Play: May 16, Turley-McDougald-Richardson (1-6-4)
1957 James P. Dawson Award: Tony Kubek
1957 AL All-Star: Yogi Berra*
1957 AL All-Star: Bob Grim
1957 AL All-Star: Elston Howard
1957 AL All-Star: Mickey Mantle*
1957 AL All-Star: Gil McDougald
1957 AL All-Star: Bobby Richardson
1957 AL All-Star: Bobby Shantz
1957 AL All-Star: Bill Skowron
1957 AL All-Star Manager: Casey Stengel
1957 AL All-Star Coach: Frankie Crosetti
1957 AL All-Star Coach: Jim Turner
1957 All-Star Game TV Announcer: Mel Allen
1957 World Series TV Announcer: Mel Allen
1957 AL Most Valuable Player: Mickey Mantle
1957 AL Rookie of the Year: Tony Kubek
1957 Gold Glove Winner, Pitchers: Bobby Shantz
1957 Minor League Player of the Year: Norm Siebern
1957 Sporting News All-Star: Yogi Berra
1957 Sporting News All-Star: Mickey Mantle
1957 Sporting News All-Star: Gil McDougald
1957 Best MLB Regular Season Record: Yankees (98-56, .636)

*All-Star Game starter

1962 Back-O'-The-Card: 1961 World Series Game 5

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