1956 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Bill Virdon

"Bill became a top-notch hitter when he started wearing glasses. At Rochester in 1954, he led the International League with a .333 batting average. Bill came to the Cardinals in 1955 and immediately took over a regular outfield job."

-1956 Topps No. 170

1956 Yankee of the Past: Gus Triandos

"Last year, Gus led the Orioles in homers and RBIs. In five minor league seasons, he averaged .329 and 18 homers per year. After being a catcher since 1948, Gus was made a first sacker last year and did fine."

-1956 Topps No. 80

1956 Yankee Farmhand of the Past: Mayo Smith

"In six years as a minor league manager, Mayo's team won six pennants. Mayo is a great judge of young players.

As a player, he was a good outfielder."

-1956 Topps No. 60

1956 Yankee of the Past: Hal W. Smith

"Every team in the league wanted Hal when he was a Yankee farmhand. In 1954 he was the American Association batting king with a .350 batting average at Columbus.

His great pegs nail runners and helped him the 1955 rookie all-star catcher."

1956 Topps No. 62