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"Puddin' Head" was the N.L.'s top 3rd Baseman in '53, leading in Fielding Averages and Putouts. Starting with Terre Haute in '47, he hit .307, topping the League in Doubles. After a brief appearance with the Phils in '47 Willie played with Utica and Toronto. In '48 he was back, and hit .333 in 17 games for Philadelphia.
Had eighth highest batting average in American League in 1953. Broke into majors with Yankees in 1948 and has compiled .294 lifetime batting average. His best year was 1950 when he hit .320. Tied major league record by getting two hits in one inning in 1952. Spent five years in Marine Corps.
There was no fanfare when Bob joined the Yanks last year, but by the end of the season, Yankee fans couldn't stop talking about their new pitching star. He placed 2nd in the A.L. with a remarkable Won-Lost average and led the Yanks in Victories. Bob began with Butler in '48 and went to Norfolk in '50 to win 10 games. In '51, he posted a 2.39 E.R.A. at Binghamton.
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