1959 Back-O'-The-Card: Bob Martyn (Richmond Virginians) and Jack Urban (Richmond Virginians)

BOB MARTYN

"Bob had a spectacular minor league career before coming to the majors. He posted a hot .317 batting average in four minor league seasons.
At Boise in 1952, he hit a cool .341 and in 1955 posted a .318 for Birmingham. Bob's 1956 mark was .314 at Denver.
Bob studied family relations in college."

-1958 Topps No. 39

"Bob saw part-time service in the A's outfield last season. He was called on to pinch-hit a number of times and collected seven clutch safeties. But those seven hits accounted for four important runs. In the field, Bob can really fly after long hit balls.
Bob holds a degree in sociology."

-1959 Topps No. 41

JACK URBAN 

"After winning 23 games in his second season of pro ball, Jack moved up to Quincy of the Three-Eye League. There he was the leader in victories with 17. After three more seasons in the minors, Jack was purchased by the A's. He was a strikeout leader three times in the minors.

Jack won a combined five games against the Tigers and Senators last season without a loss."

-1958 Topps No. 367

"Jack fell victim to the sophomore jinx after his brilliant freshman campaign of 1957. This year he figures to have his best season."

-1959 Topps No. 18