"Tex received the S.O.S. 43 times to come a runnin' in from the National's bullpen in 1957. He used his whistling fastball to put out plenty of fires.
Tex is a graduate of Fresno State College. He broke in with a 16-2 mark and 1.51 ERA at San Jose in 1953. He's also an orange farmer in California."
-1958 Topps No. 31
"In the minors, Tex was strictly a starting pitcher. With the Senators, he was put into bullpen service and has made good. Tex has good control, a whipping fastball and is stingy with bases on balls.
Tex attended Fresno State College before turning pro. When he broke into baseball, he led the California League with a 1.51 ERA."
-1959 Topps No. 298
1959 Season Highlights
August 5: Tex snaps Washington's 18-game losing streak with a 7-hit shutout over Indians. He strikes eight.
August 30: Saves game for Russ Kemmerer with four innings of relief against Yankees.
September 14: Pitches his second complete game of the season against Detroit, 5-0. It is also his second shutout.
-1960 Topps No. 392
"In 1958, Tex worked in 55 games- the most for American League pitchers."
-1960 Topps No. 392
"Tex led the California League in ERA (1.51) in 1953. He led American League pitchers in appearances (55) in 1958. Tex was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels last winter."
-1961 Topps No. 291
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