1956 Yankee of the Past: Johnny Schmitz

"John has been on six clubs and has beaten every team in the majors in his 12-year career. A clever veteran, he has fine control.

In 1956 he joined the Red Sox, a team that has never beaten Johnny."

-1956 Topps No. 298

1956 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Hank Sauer

"A top slugger, Hank was the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1952. He hit 41 home runs in 1954; his 13 against the Pirates is a major league record.

Hank uses the heaviest bat in the majors- 40 ounces."

-1956 Topps No. 41

1956 Yankee of the Past: Bob Porterfield

"An outstanding hurler, Bob will strengthen the Sox staff in 1956. In '53, he led the American League in wins, complete games and shutouts. This year Bob will try to lose the injury jinx that followed him in '54 and '55."

-1956 Topps No. 248

1956 Yankee of the Past: Willy Miranda

"Willy led American League shortstops in putouts, assists and double plays in 1955. A timely hitter, he keeps raising his batting average every year. Willy came to the Baltimore Orioles in 1955 in a trade with New York."

-1956 Topps No. 103

1956 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Jerry Lynch

"Jerry posted a .311 batting average in two minor league seasons. A natural hitter, he has plenty of power. Last season he raised his 1954 average by 45 points."

-1956 Topps No. 97

1956 Yankee of the Past: Sherm Lollar

"Sherm loves to break up games with clutch hits. He's also an excellent defensive backstop. Sherm's powerful arm is a terror to base stealers."

-1956 Topps No. 243