Saturday, August 31, 2024

1958 Yankee of the Past: Tom Gorman

"Tom has been showing his tricky assortment to American League hitters for six years, ever since he came out of the Yankee farm system. He spent three seasons with the Yankees, then went to Kansas City.
He's known in the trade as a 'stuff' pitcher. Tom spends most of his time in the bullpen."

-1958 Topps No. 235

Sunday, August 11, 2024

1958 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Jack Urban

"After winning 23 games in his second year of pro ball, Jack moved up to Quincy in the Three-Eye League. There he was the leader in victories with 17. He was twice a strikeout leader in the minors. 
After three more seasons in the minors, Jack was purchased by the A's to complete a multiplayer deal. Jack won a combined five games against the Tigers and Senators last year without a loss."

-1958 Topps No. 367