Sunday, March 31, 2024

1962 Back-O'-The-Card: 1961 World Series Game 3

MARIS WINS IT IN 9TH
"John Blanchard's pinch-hit homer in the 8th inning tied it and home run champ Roger Maris hit one in the 9th to give the Yanks the lead in the World Series, two games to one. Bob Purkey lost a heartbreaking 8-hitter."

-1962 Topps No. 234

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

1962 Back-O'-The-Card: 1961 World Series Game 1

YANKS WIN OPENER
"Behind the 2-hit pitching of southpaw ace Whitey Ford, the New York  Yankees won the opening game of the Series, 2-0. Elston Howard and Bill Skowron each connected for a solo blast to account for the scoring."

-1962 Topps No. 232

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...