1957 Yankee of the Past: Bob Cerv

"Bob is no stranger to Kansas City fans. Before either Bob or K.C. joined the majors, he was their star outfielder. In 1950 he hit .304 and the following season had a torrid .344 mark with 108 RBIs.

If Bob can repeat his fine performances this year, the A's feel they'll start moving up the American League ladder."

-1957 Topps No. 269

1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Wally Burnette

"Joining Kansas City last July, Wally showed promise of becoming a real big league star. He had a winning record against the Red Sox and held his own against the Yankees and White Sox, splitting two decisions with each club.

Wally entered baseball with the Yankee chain after spending two years in military service and went to Binghamton in 1953 where he won 21 games. In the 1954 season, he played with Kansas City of the American Association, winning 12, and the following year had 15 wins at Denver."

-1957 Topps No. 13

1957 Yankee of the Past: Lew Burdette

"Lanky Lew was one of the top pitchers in the National League last season. He was also first in shutouts with six whitewash jobs. His favorite diet was the Cardinals, Redlegs and Pirates, pinning their ears 10 times in '56 without a single loss.

Lew started in baseball in the Yankee chain but was traded to the Braves in 1951."

-1957 Topps No. 208

1957 Yankee of the Past: Jim Brideweser

"Jim is known to be one of the surest fielders in the business. He can dig the tough shots out and make them look easy.

A University of Southern California graduate, Jim compiled a .310 mark at Binghamton in 1950 and was brought up to the majors after a fine year at San Francisco in 1952."

-1957 Topps No. 382

1957 Yankee of the Past: Lou Berberet

"Lou came to the Senators last season after toiling four years in the Yankee organization. He started in 1950 at Binghamton and batted .297 with 14 homers. After two years of military service, he traveled to Birmingham and hit .317 with 114 RBIs in '54 and was brought up to New York. In '55 at Toronto he clubbed 15 homers and saw action with the Yankees at the tail end of the season."

-1957 Topps No. 315

1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Dick Tettlebach

RICHARD MORLEY TETTLEBACH (OF)

Born June 29, 1929. Ht: 6-1, Wt: 180. Bats right, throws right.

Handicapped by back ailment last year, was sent back to Denver after spring trial and played in only 74 games, hitting .250, as against better than .300 in three of his four previous seasons, including .309 for Denver in '55. Secured by Washington from Yanks in Mickey McDermott deal a year ago.

German-English ancestry. Nickname: Tut. Home: Hamden, Conn. Married. One daughter.

Scouting report: "Hasn't been looking good at plate, probably because of ailing back. If he regains form, he could help several big league clubs, Washington included. Otherwise Triple A. Good fielder with average arm. Average runner."

-Baseball Digest, March 1957

1957 Yankee of the Past: Art Schult

ARTHUR WILLIAM SCHULT (OF)

Born June 20, 1928. Ht: 6-3, Wt: 210. Bats right, throws right.

Dropped by Yankee chain for inconsistency, big blond gets second chance through .306 in 144 games at Seattle (Pacific Coast League) in 1956, with 75 RBI's and 15 HR's. Hit .287, with 79 RBIs, for Seattle in '55. Signed by Yanks for Norfolk in '48, had brief trial with parent club in '53.

German descent. Home: Scarsdale, N.Y. Married. One son.

Scouting report: "Hits with authority and only weaknesses are slowness afoot and an inclination to forget to hustle at times. Would stick in outfield less richly endowed than Reds'."

-Baseball Digest, March 1957