1958 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Vic Power

"Vic was one of the most sought-after players in the minor leagues a few years ago. The Philadelphia A's obtained him after he led the American Association with a .349 mark at Kansas City in 1953. He was one of the American League's top hitters in 1955 with a .319 mark.

Vic has played all over the infield and outfield for the A's."

-1958 Topps No. 406 

1958 Yankee of the Past: Gus Triandos

"Big Gus gives the Orioles consistent long-all punch. He drives in lots of runs every year and pops enough over the fence to make him a home run threat. Manager Paul Richards has made him an accomplished receiver.

Gus came to Baltimore in a mass exchange of players with the Yankees. He set an Orioles record for most home runs in a season."

-1958 Topps No. 429

1958 Yankee of the Past: Sherm Lollar

"After hitches with the Indians, Yankees and old St. Louis Browns, Sherm became a fixture behind the plate with the White Sox in 1952. A top defensive catcher, he confers with the manager and the starting pitcher before games.

Sherm knows the weaknesses of every batter in the league. As a batter, he once got hit three times in one game."

-1958 Topps No. 267

Sherm Lollar, American League All-Star, Catcher

"Sherm's great strength lies in his ability to handle pitchers. His knowledge of a hitter's weaknesses is invaluable to members of the Sox pitching staff.

Ever on the lookout to improve his game, he's one of baseball's keenest students and although not a renowned slugger, Sherm gets his share of hits, including the long ones."

-1958 Topps No. 491

1958 Yankee of the Past: Bill Wight

"This veteran southpaw has seen a lot of action since entering the majors with the Yankees in 1946. He has worked more than 200 innings in season four different times.

Bill led the Pacific Coast League in ERA last season. The Reds are his seventh big league club.

He enjoys sketching during his spare time."

-1958 Topps No. 237

1958 Yankee Farmhand of the Past: Lou Sleater

"Lou worked exclusively in relief last season. He is especially effective against lefty hitters and his good control makes him tough for anyone to hit. A fastball and curve are Lou's main weapons.

This will be Lou's 12th season in baseball. He's been with four American League clubs and one National League club in his career."

-1958 Topps No. 46

1958 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Lloyd Merritt

"A hometown boy, Merritt became Cardinal property two years ago, when they obtained his contract from Richmond. He spent six years in the minors and was an effective workman, winning a total of 41 games. He had his best year at Norfolk with a 20-5 record.

Lloyd is working toward a degree in physical education."

-1958 Topps No. 231

1958 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Dave Jolly

"Before breaking into the majors, Dave spent seven years toiling in the minors. In 1947, he had 14 wins for Mooresville and at Syracuse in 1950 won 12. His 6-1 at Kansas City (American Association) brought him to the Braves.

Dave's big year was 1954 when he had an 11-6 mark. He was traded to the San Francisco Giants before the 1958 season."

-1958 Topps No. 183

1958 Yankee of the Past: Rip Coleman

"Rip still lives in Troy, New York, with his wife Sara and daughter Victoria Lea (born 1955). He was originally signed by Paul Krichell for the Yankees. Rip attended Wake Forest College and Albany Law School and is a television representative in the off-season.

His hobby is fishing. His plans after his baseball career include media and television."

-1958 Bond Bread Cards

1958 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Art Ceccarelli

"Art struggled in the Yankee chain for years before getting his major league opportunity. From 1948 to 1956, he compiled a 47-51 record before making his debut with Kansas City. Art joined the Orioles in 1957.

In high school Art was a football, baseball and basketball star. In the winter he attends New Haven Teachers College."

-1958 Topps No. 191

1958 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Wally Burnette

"When the A's were shopping for hurling help in 1956, they brought Wally up from Denver. The crafty knuckle-baller gained six wins in 18 contests. Last season he was used mostly in relief.

Wally won 91 while losing 67 in six and a half minor league seasons. His top year was 1953 at Binghamton with 21 wins."

-1958 Topps No. 69

1958 Yankee of the Past: Tom Morgan

"Casey Stengel discovered him in a Yankee tryout camp. Morgan spent five seasons with the Yankees and compiled a 38-22 won-lost record. His best year in the majors was in 1954 when he racked up 11 wins. He turned in a .700 percentage with the Yanks in 1955. The A's acquired Tom's services in one of the biggest trades of 1957."

-1958 Topps No. 365