"Ralph was on the spot when he took over the New York Yankees' managerial job last season. The rookie pilot knew that following in the footsteps of Casey Stengel was no easy task. Ralph passed his first year with flying colors, as the Yankees won the pennant and then beat Cincinnati in five games in the October classic.
Manager Houk played with the Yankees for eight seasons and although he had great potential, it was his misfortune to try to play regularly when Yogi Berra was having his peak years.
Ralph was a player-manager in 1955, '56 and '57 with the New York farm club in the American Association. From 1958 through 1960 he served as a coach for the New York club. His appointment as Yankee manager came as no surprise to fans who know Ralph and the way he studies the sport."
-1962 Topps No. 88
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