"Tony spent the winter with Uncle Sam in the six-month Army program. Now he's ready for another fine season. He was Rookie of the Year in 1957.
Tony has a perfect double-play motion and last year placed second for twin killing honors. In addition to his shortstop chores, he can fill in at third and haul in fly balls in the outfield."
-1959 Topps No. 505
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
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-...
-
"Tom began the 1951 season with Kansas City. In four games he won two and lost one with earned run average of 2.25. He went to the mou...
-
1959 Highlights June 4: Joins in general thumping of Tigers with three hits in 14-3 triumph. June 26: Gil's three safeties help down Whi...
-
TOM UMPHLETT "Tom was voted the Boston Red Sox' outstanding rookie of 1953. However, he was traded to the Washington Senators after...
No comments:
Post a Comment