" 'Billy the Bull' has been in pro ball since 1936. He was the American League's Rookie of the Year in 1943 when he was with the Yankees. Except for two years in the infantry during World War II, he played with the Yankees until 1951 when he was traded to the Cardinals.
He was the American League's All-Star third baseman in 1943 and '47. Billy's best years at the plate were 1946 and '47 when he hit .285 and .294 respectively. In '51, Billy led NL third basemen in fielding (.976)."
-1953 Topps No. 21
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