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Gomez, Lefty
Vernon Louis Gomez
Born:
November 26, 1908, Rodeo, California
Died:
February 17, 1989, Greenbrae, California
Bats:
Left
Throws:
Left
Played For:
New York Yankees (1930-1942), Washington Senators (1943)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee:
1972
Biography:
A lanky left-hander, Vernon Lefty Gomez baffled the opposition with a blazing fastball and sweeping curve, while entertaining teammates with his wit and good humor. He was a 20-game winner four times during the 1930s and comprised half of the Yankees' devastating 1-2 punch, along with right-hander Red Ruffing, helping them to seven pennants. Gomez twice won the pitching Triple Crown in 1934 and 1937. He set a World Series record by winning six games without a loss.
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Did You Know:
that not only was Lefty Gomez the winning pitcher for the American League in the first major league All-Star Game, but he also drove in the first run of that historic game, July 6, 1933?
A sweetheart of a guy and a sweetheart of a pitcher.
Tommy Henrich
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On May 23, 1901, the Cleveland Blues rally for nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to post an amazing 14-13 victory over the Washington Senators. The Blues collect six singles, two doubles, a walk, and a hit batsman during the rally.