"Al is being hailed as one the most promising young outfielders in years. He divided the 1956 season between Columbus, where he hit .325, and Kansas City. He raised his average 27 points last year. Al has a good glove for Baltimore's spacious Memorial Stadium outfield.
He's working toward a physical education degree at Valparaiso University."
-1958 Topps No. 259
"Speedy Al showed a marked improvement in 1957- his sophomore season in the majors- and provides the Orioles with some left-handed punch. Though not a power hitter, Al is a fine competitor and helps his team when in the lineup. Al batted .278 in '57, knocked in 49 runs and clouted nine home runs in 142 games.
In his first season in the majors, Al batted .251 for Kansas City, who traded him to Baltimore at the close of the 1956 campaign.
Al attends Valparaiso University in the off-season, where he is working for a B.S. degree in physical education."
1958 Hires No. 76
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