Friday, July 28, 2023

1961 Back-O'-The-Card: Johnny Blanchard

"Johnny proved his worth when Yogi Berra and Elston Howard were injured. In World Series competition, Johnny has batted an astounding .455."

-1961 Topps No. 104

1961 Back-O'-The-Card: Yogi Berra

"The veteran slugging catcher of the Yankees has been named MVP on three different occasions. Yogi, still one of the most feared clutch hitters in baseball, has played in 68 World Series games."

-1961 Topps No. 425

1961 Yogi Berra Topps MVP Card
"The veteran catcher of the Yankees has won the award three times. He currently holds the record for most lifetime homers hit by a catcher. Yogi is known for his clutch hits."

-1961 Topps No. 472

Friday, July 14, 2023

1961 Back-O'-The-Card: Luis Arroyo

"Luis was acquired from Jersey City in July of 1960. The little lefty was brought up to the Yankees during the middle of the 1960 season when their staff was desperately in need of help. Luis, with his screwball, became the most reliable reliever on the staff. He stopped a rally, enabling the Yanks to clinch the pennant.
He won 21 games for Greensboro in 1949."

-1961 Topps No. 142

1962 Back-O'-The-Card: Tom Tresh (1962 rookie card)

"With Tony Kubek back in the Army, Tom will be bidding for the job left open at shortstop this season. The young rookie has the potenti...