A former No. 1 prospect, Jurickson finally became an MLB All-Star in Year 11.
Gabrielle and Xena were restored to life by Eli, only to find that Xena was mysteriously pregnant. What's more, the Olympian gods believed that the birth of Xena's child would cause their death. Being very pregnant, Xena was more dependent on Gabrielle than ever before. Fortunately, Gabrielle had finally found the balance between the Way of Love and the Way of War, and faced their many battles,...
Matt struck out 7.18 batters for every walk and allowed 0.75 hits plus walks per inning in 2024. His father served as Philadelphia's team barber.
Michael found his niche last season: rebounding. He pulled down almost 10 boards a night, placing him tied for 14th in the league.
Pounded out a .304 average in 1950. Knocked 36 homers second high in League. Slammed 24 doubles, 8 triples. Drove in 92 runs. A top-notch fielder with a great throwing arm. Though an outfielder all his career, Andy moved in to third base when the Cubs needed help at the hot corner a couple seasons ago. Did his usual superior job. First with Cubs in 1944. On 3 all-star teams. In 1 World Series.
Ron has proven his value to the Eagles by tossing 52 TD passes in 3 years with club. Eagles' Jerry Norton returned an interception 99 yds. for TD in a 1957 game vs. Giants.
The Rams depend on Norm's strong arm to roll up scores and his toe to get them out of danger. For 5 straight seasons, he either won or was runner up for League Passing Honors. Norm led the N.F.L. in '55 in Punting, with long, booming kicks to move the Rams out of their 'back yard'.
Johnny Hudson, one of the flashiest fielding infielders in the National League has been the property of the Brooklyn Dodgers since 1936. He played second base for the Dodgers all of the season of 1938 and hit for an average of 261 in 135 games, driving in 37 runs. Hudson plays both shortstop and second base with equal ability and this year has been used chiefly at shortstop as a replacement for...
Second season. Played every minute of defense last year and was considered one of NFL's outstanding rookies. Named on most All-Midwest and All-Big Ten teams at Northwestern, where he played both offense and defense. Shone defensively in East-West Shrine game in San Francisco and Senior Bowl in Mobile. Born in Hanover, Pa., one of seven children. Officials Signals: Touchdown, Field Goal or Succe...
John Daubert, infielder, was born in Llewellyn, Pa., May 14, 1885. He began his career as a professional ball player in 1907, with the Kent team of the Interstate League. In 1908 he was drafted by Cleve- land and turned over to Nashville, only to be recalled a short time later and sold to Toledo, which in turn sold him to Memphis. He was purchased by Brooklyn in 1910.
Ace right-hander of the Boston Brave hill staff, he notched 20 wins in '50 for the fourth time in 5 years.
Bert Shotten, outfielder of the St. Louis American League team, was born at Elyria, Ohio, in 1887. In 1907 Shotten started his professional ball playing as a member of the Omaha team of the Western League. In 1908 he was also with Omaha, but was tried for a short time by St. Louis Ameri- cans in 1909, and then sent back to Omaha. In the middle of 1910 season he was sent to Wheeling, of the Cent...
Brooks' 3,953 Assists at 3rd base set an AL mark. Holds many other records, hit grand-slams 2 straight games, May, 1962.
Comes up in 1952 from the Coast League where he played for Hollywood in 1951. Had a batting average of .328. Drove 100 tallies over the plate. George began in baseball in 1946 with Ogden, Utah. Broke in as a first baseman in Dodgers' organization. Drafted by Browns.
The Celtics' accent on youth includes Don in a vital backcourt role. He is acknowledged as the most gifted defender on the club's backcourt roster and his skills compliment those of JoJo White. Not a natural outside shooter. Don has proven his ability to penetrate, and with his great speed and size and strength, he is a real factor off the offensive backboards. He has superb reflexes.
Owen Johnson: Owen has been playing pro ball since 1957. Last season he had his best year in the minors as he hit .299 and socked 24 home runs. Ken Sanders: Ken won 19 games as a freshman hurler in 1960. Last year at Van- couver, the righty won 8 games as he appeared in 57 contests.
Jim is one of the most accurate and devastating downfield blockers. At Syracuse he led his squad to the 1953 Orange Bowl and in the play-for-pay ranks has won All Pro Honors.
Vidal played every position except catcher for the 2024 Marlins, with the bulk of his action coming in the middle infield. The offseason trade acquisition established career highs in a host of categories, including hits, doubles, runs and WAR. On May 3 against the Athletics, Bruján went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and two stolen bases.
In a post-season deal in 1966, Walt was obtained by the White Sox from the St. Louis Cardinal system. The 26-year-old outfielder, one of the shortest men in the majors, is a speed-demon. Walt swiped 36 bases with Tulsa in 1965. Walt topped the Texas League and the PCL in base-hits in 1965.
Fran was traded to the Vikings at the end of 1971 after being NFC's 8th leading passer last year. His longest play from scrimmage was an 81-yd. touchdown pass to Rich Houston. Fran plays in the Masters Golf Tournament each Spring.
Jarren provided the Red Sox an early peek at his newfound power in 2021 by swatting a homer against Toronto in his third big-league game on July 19. At Triple-A, the speedy outfielder went 16-for-19 on steals, and booked his team's second-highest OPS.
With a cannon for an arm and excellent speed, Wentz might be the most athletic quarterback in the 2016 Draft Class. If you need proof, just take a look at his successful collegiate career. The 2015 FCS national title game's Most Outstanding Player went 20-3 with two consecutivechampionships as a starter.
Del is a boy who can power a long ball. He had 145 hits during the 1954 season, and he drove in 119 runs with them, a good percentage. He appeared in 145 games, and hit .261, which was actually his lowest average in the majors. He had 23 doubles, 2 triples and 25 homers among his hits. Del began in baseball in 1943 with Trenton. He spent the next two years in service, then returned to the Phill...
One of the steadiest performers in pro basketball, Zeimo underwent knee surgery for the sixth time in ten seasons last February. Even with his problems he managed to score 16 Points and average 10 Rebounds. Utah fans call Zelmo "Big Z".
A series of crippling leg injuries have probably deprived Big Luke of the chance to become one of the game's greatest all-time hitters. His home run peak was 31 reached in 1952. Hit one in Stadium which was measured at more than 450 feet, Drove in over 100 runs in both 1950 and 1951.
His 32 home runs set slugging pace for Cleveland's 1948 title drive. Smashed out 154 hits, 279 total bases for .280 bat mark and .507 slugging average - 4th best in American league. Finished 5th among regular fielding 2nd sackers with .971. Came to Cleveland from Yankees in deal for Allie Reynolds.
Some of the 1909 T206 Set card backs are rarer (and more valuable) than others.
Beginning last May, Albert secured a regular job for the first time since 2019. He topped the Reds in RBI in June and, as he has throughout his career, shined defensively at all three outfield positions.
Smart checking forward formerly with Bruins and Red Wings. Born Palmerstown, Ont. May 26 '30. 6' 185. Shoots left. Once scored two goals om NHL game while team was shorthanded.
Wayne began the 1954 season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and appeared in 11 games for them, hitting .222. Then he went to the Tigers, and got into a total of 88 games for them, batting .236. Right after he went to them, he went on a home run rampage, socking a four bagger with regularity for the first few games. He had a total of 11 for the season with Detroit, along with 7 doubles and 1 triple. ...