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 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1972, Player
Born: November 26, 1908, in Rodeo, California
Died: February 17, 1989, in Greenbrae, California
ML Debut: 4/29/1930
Primary Position: Pitcher
Bats: L Throws: L Primary Uniform #: 11
Played For: New York Yankees (1930-1942), Washington
Senators (1943)
Post-Season: 1932 World Series, 1936 World Series, 1937
World Series, 1938 World Series, 1939 World Series
Awards: All-Star (7): 1933-1939
Bio
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.
Quote
"A sweetheart of a guy and a sweetheart of a pitcher."
— Tommy Henrich
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? |
