1959 Yankee of the Past: Gene Woodling

 "Gene took revenge on his old teammates last August when he went 5-for-5 against New York. He holds a .318 batting average in five World Series."

-1959 Topps No. 170

1959 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Bill Virdon

"Bill broke into baseball in the Yankee chain and was traded to the Cardinals in 1954. That year he led the International League in batting. Bill's first major league season won him Rookie of the Year honors.

In the winter he operates a baseball school in Florida."

-1959 Topps No. 190

1959 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Hank Sauer

"When Bill Rigney wants someone to give the ball a long ride, he calls on Hank. The 1952 M.V.P. is a great slugger.

Hank has hit four grand slam homers in his career."

-1959 Topps No. 404

1959 Yankee of the Past: Irv Noren

"Irv did not see full action last year. Playing only part-time, he hit a pinch-hit home run last year.

While with the Yankees, Irv saw action in three World Series."

-1959 Topps No. 59

1959 Yankee of the Past: Bob Cerv

"Bob had a great year despite severe injuries that would have sidelined most players. In 1958 he belted a homer in each American League park.

Bob pinch-hit a home run in the 1955 World Series."

-1959 Topps No. 100

1959 Yankee of the Past: Tom Gorman

"Tom saw action last year as a relief hurler. A Yankee graduate, he beat New York and the White Sox and scored his other triumphs over the Red Sox and Tigers. 

Tom saw action in the 1952 and '53 World Series."

-1959 Topps No. 449

1959 Yankee of the Past: Tom Morgan

"The Tigers were glad to get Tom. It deprived the American League of one of the most consistent Tiger beaters. Tom owns a 14-3 lifetime mark over the Bengals. He saw action in three World Series with the Yankees."

-1959 Topps No. 545