A card that features two guys who were both great players and true baseball characters, both were major cogs in an amazing run of Yankees championship teams.
Lefty Gomez was a seven time all-star and five time world champion. While his career win total of just 189 was low by Hall of Fame standards, he finished with more than 80 wins more than his career losses. After his retirement was one of the most sought-after dinner speakers of his time. His popularity probably aided his hall of fame bid.
Phil Rizzuto had a stellar career followed by four more decades in the broadcast booth. He was a five-time all star, seven-time world champion and 1950 MVP. His signature call as a broadcaster was “Holy Cow!” His #10 was retired by the Yankees in 1985.
