1956 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Ellis Kinder

"For Boston in 1949, Ellis won 23 games, topped the American League in won-lost percentage and tied for the lead in shutouts. A tireless reliever, he broke the American League record for most games pitched in one season (69 in '53). With 18 years of baseball experience, Ellis joins the Cardinals in '56."

-1956 Topps No. 336

1956 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Bob Keegan

"At Bucknell University, Bob was a star infielder. After pitching seven years on Yankee farms, Bob joined Chicago in 1953. In 1954 he won 16- a bad leg kept him from 20 wins."

-1956 Topps No. 54

1956 Yankee of the Past: Jackie Jensen

"Jackie tied for the lead in runs batted in last year. A fine base runner, he led the American League in stolen bases in 1954.

He was an All-American football player at the University of California."

-1956 Topps No. 115

1956 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Jim Greengrass

"Jim was signed by a Yankee scout when he was 16 years old. He broke in with Cincinnati in 1952 and drove in 100 runs the next year. Traded to Philadelphia in '55, he hit a homer in his first game as a Phillie."

-1956 Topps No. 275

1956 Yankee of the Past: Tom Gorman

"Tom was the workhorse of the A's in 1955 and was second in the American League in games pitched. In '55 he saved four shutouts for his teammates.

He spent nine years in the Yankee chain before joining Kansas City last season."

-1956 Topps No. 246

1956 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Ruben Gomez

"Ruben's best pitch is the screwball. Besides being a top pitcher, Ruben is also a good hitter and base runner.

In 1954, his 17 wins helped New York win the pennant."

-1956 Topps No. 9