Friday, September 20, 2024

1958 Yankee of the Past: Harry Byrd

"When Harry came to the A's in 1952, he posted a 15-15 mark. After winning 11 the next year he was swapped to the Yankees where he won nine games in 1954. The following season he went to the Orioles.
Harry led the Sally League in strikeouts in 1951. In 1953 he led the American League in hit batsmen."

-1958 Topps No. 154

Thursday, September 12, 2024

1958 Yankee of the Past: Gerry Staley

"Gerry bolstered an already strong Chicago pitching staff last year. He was frequently called in out of the bullpen to stifle rallies and he rarely gave the hitters anything good to hit. Last season he posted a handsome 2.06 earned run average.
Gerry was a big winner for the Cardinals through five seasons."

-1958 Topps No. 412

Thursday, September 5, 2024

1958 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Bob Keegan

"After being plagued by a sore arm and other miseries for over two seasons, Bob pitched the only no-hit ball game of 1957. His won-lost mark of 10-8 was his best performance since turning in a 16-9 season in 1954.
Bob has been a student in three colleges. In 1952 he led the International League with 20 wins."

-1958 Topps No. 200