"Joining the Pirates during the 1956 season, Bill became the top Pittsburgh hitter and was second in the National League in batting. No sophomore jinx for him, he outdid his great performance of 1955 when he was Rookie of the Year.
Originally in the Yankee chain, Bill was transferred to the Cardinals' farm system and led the International League in '54 with a thumping .333 batting mark. He was traded to the Pirates on May 17, 1956."
-1957 Topps No. 110
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