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HISTORY: LEFTY GOMEZ
Vernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez (November 26, 1908 – February 17, 1989) was an American baseball player. A left-handed pitcher, Gomez played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1930 and 1943 for the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators; he was a five-time World Series champion with the Yankees. During the 1930s he had the most strikeouts (1,337) of any pitcher and joint most All-Star selections of any player.
Gomez grew up in California and played for the San Francisco Seals after high school. He made his MLB debut with the Yankees in April 1930. He was selected as an All-Star every year between 1933 and 1939. He sustained an arm injury in 1940, though he rebounded well in 1941. He pitched his last full season in 1942, then appeared in one game in 1943 before retiring with the Washington Senators.
In 1933, Gomez married June O'Dea, who had a brief career as a Broadway actress. After his retirement, he became a popular public speaker. Gomez was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1972. He made an appearance at Yankee Stadium in 1987, when he and Whitey Ford were honored with plaques at the stadium's Monument Park.
BILL DICKEY
William Malcolm Dickey (June 6, 1907 – November 12, 1993) was an American professional baseball catcher and manager. He played in Major League Baseball with the New York Yankees for 17 seasons. Dickey managed the Yankees as a player-manager in 1946 in his last season as a player.
Dickey played with the Yankees from 1928 through 1943. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, Dickey returned to the Yankees in 1946 as a player and manager. He retired after the 1946 season, but returned in 1949 as a coach, in which capacity he taught Yogi Berra the finer points of catching.
During Dickey's playing career, the Yankees went to the World Series nine times, winning eight championships. He was named to 11 All-Star Games. He went on to briefly manage the Yankees as a player-manager, then contribute to another six Yankee World Series titles as a coach. Dickey was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954.
Offered here is a signed photograph of Lefty Gomez and Bill Dickey. Authenticated by JSA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a black & white photo of Lefty Gomez and Bill Dickey in New York Yankee uniforms. Boldly signed by both in blue sharpie. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. 8" x 10." Authenticated by JSA and comes with label and cert numbered K74744.
