Tuesday, October 29, 2024

1962 Back-O'-The-Card: Tony Kubek

"Tony didn't join the Yankees until the 1962 season was underway, for the infielder was busy serving Uncle Sam.
Tony shines at the plate and on the field as a natural spark plug to a ball team. Batting .297 in 1957, he was named the American League Rookie of the Year. In the 1960 World Series against Pittsburgh, Tony slammed 10 hits."

-1962 Topps No. 430

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