"Johnny was a 'hard luck' hurler last year, pitching better than his won-lost percentage shows.
He started with Amsterdam in the Yankees' chain in 1950, winning 10 games. At Norfolk the next year he posted a 2.74 ERA despite a 12-16 record. After winning 13 games at Beaumont in '52, John went to Kansas City and won 9.
In 1955 he returns to Kansas City as a major leaguer."
-1955 Topps No. 101
"Known as a 'hard luck' hurler, Johnny is better than his record shows. He started in the Yankee chain and won 12 at Norfolk in '51 with a 2.74 ERA. In '52 he won 13 games."
-1955 Topps Doubleheader No. 48
No comments:
Post a Comment