"When the Orioles acquired Willy from the Yankees in a big off-season deal, they got one of baseball's snappiest fielders. He appeared in 92 games for the Yankees in 1954, batting .250.
Willy has been in organized baseball since 1948. He was a much traveled athlete in 1952. He began the season with the White Sox and was traded to the Browns on June 15. On June 28, the Browns asked waivers and the White Sox claimed him. He was traded back to the Browns for the 1953 season, then was sold to the Yankees."
-1955 Bowman No. 79
"One of the biggest trades in Baseball history bought Willy to Baltimore last fall. His terrific speed helps him to cover plenty of infield ground and make the 'impossible plays.'
Breaking into baseball in '48, he played at Chattanooga from '49 til '51 before joining the White Sox. Willy went to New York in '53 and became a favorite with the fans because of his spectacular fielding."
-1955 Topps No. 154
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