"One of the big reasons that the Championship Flag flies over the Polo Grounds is Ruben Gomez. The colorful hustle guy was a strong Giant weapon with his timely victories and rated fourth in ERA.
He was signed by a Giant scout while pitching in Puerto Rico. In 1953, his first year in a Giant uniform, Ruben relied strongly on a sharp-breaking screwball and chalked up 13 wins."
-1955 Topps No. 71
"The colorful screwball hurler was a tremendous help to the Champion Giants last season. He placed fourth in ERA and became the top New York right-hander."
-1955 Topps Doubleheader No. 89
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