"'Billy the Bull' began the 1951 campaign with the Yankees. After appearing in 15 games for them, he was sent to the Cardinals. In 124 games for the Birds, batting .262, Billy had 14 homers and drove in 64 runs.
He began in baseball in 1936 and was in the minors until 1943. He joined the Yankees at that time."
-1952 Bowman No. 122
"1951 was Billy's first year in the National League and he led the league's third basemen in fielding. He came to the Cardinals from the Yankees, whom he had played with since 1943, except for two years in the Army Infantry.
Named Rookie of the Year in 1943, Billy also made the Major League All-Star team and led the American League at third in putouts and assists. His best years at the plate were 1947 and 1948 when he hit .285 and .294."
-1952 Topps No. 83
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