"Early season shoulder miseries have prevented Stan Williams from making a big contribution to the Yankee cause in his year-plus with the Bombers. But the 6'4" right-hander picked up the pitching staff in the last half of 1963 when doubleheaders piled up. He pitched consistently good ball which included an 11-strikeout one-hitter over Washington.
After averaging better than 14 victories a year in his last three seasons with the Dodgers, big Stan fell off to nine wins for the Yanks, but many of them were important ones as the Yankees moved to the pennant. Though Stan has not started a World Series game, the Californian is unscored on in five innings, with a yield of only one hit, seven strikeouts and a lone walk.
Control has been a Williams problem during much of his career. But during his hot streak in August, Stan shortened his sweeping windup and cut down on his walks.
At 27, Stan hopes to win some important starts this season as he helps the Yankees defend their American League championship."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"Last season was huge Stan Williams' first with the Bombers. And, while the fireballing right-hander didn't exactly set the league on its collective ear, he showed he knows what it's all about.
Finishing with a 9-8 mark and 3.21 earned run average for 29 games, Williams was, on occasion, as brilliant as anyone could be on a given day.
Control has always been part of Stan's trouble. Though it bothered him at times during the '63 campaign, he showed vast improvement, which augurs well for the future.
Williams, who was born in Enfield, New Hampshire 27 years ago and now resides in Lakewood, California, was acquired by the New Yorkers on November 26, 1962 in a trade for first sacker Bill Skowron.
Nurtured in the Dodger farm system, Stan has been in professional baseball since 1954. He came to the majors with LA during the 1958 season, being called up from St. Paul. Stan had previously performed with Shawnee, Newport News and Fort Worth.
After 9-7 and 5-5 marks with the Dodgers in '58 and '59 respectively, Stan established himself in '60 with 14-10, following up with 15-12 in '61 and 14-12 in '62 before being dealt to the Stadium nine.
Williams appeared in one World Series and one All-Star Game while a member of the Dodgers, and relieved in a Series contest last fall against his old mates."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Acquired from Los Angeles in exchange for first baseman Bill Skowron, November 1962.
Hurled 1-hitter at Washington, winning 1-0 (August 6, second game), 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL STAFFORD
"Forgotten among the many potential Yankee starters is Bill Stafford, the brisk curve baller who couldn't get the ball to hit the edges in his 1963 outings. Excess weight and a brooding attitude didn't help him overcome early lapses, but a vigorous physical conditioning and dieting program over the past winter melted off 30 pounds.
Brilliant in 1961 [his first full season], he put together 14-game winning seasons in '61 and '62 before his 4-8 of last year. In four years in New York, he has a 35-27 record, many of his triumphs occurring because of a curve that fooled so many batters and an attitude that 'I'm the best.' Bill is convinced he's a winning hurler but realizes he needs to be in top physical shape."
-Don Schiffer, Major League Baseball Handbook 1964
"If there's candy or potatoes at your house, don't offer them to Bill Stafford. Cutting three inches from his waist and some 29 pounds from his big frame was Bill's aim in life last winter. And he accomplished the goal.
After two fine 14-win seasons back-to-back and a lifetime earned run average of just 3.06, Stafford appeared to be on his way to a great career last spring. Then everything went wrong. While Bill would just as soon forget 1963, briefly, he hurt his arm on a cold day in Kansas City the second day of last season (he was pitching shutout ball, too). When his arm came around, he came down with an allergic rash that sidelined him for a fortnight.
By the time he was ready, Jim Bouton and Al Downing had moved up front as starters and Bill was in the bullpen. He wound up the season with an undistinguished 4-8 record and a 6.00 ERA with a pennant winner.
Determined to put that year out of his memory, Bill worked out daily at the CYO gym in Yonkers, got himself in A-1 condition and reported this spring to the Yanks' Rookie Camp at Hollywood, Florida. His first several mound appearances were outstanding, then he slipped back. As the season opened, Bill had some shoulder miseries but was working them out, and hoped to be the long man in the bullpen. Success in long relief work could mean Bill Stafford would be back as a starting pitcher."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"It is extremely rare that a player takes a salary cut after his club has won its fourth straight pennant. But that's what happened to Bill Stafford.
After twin 14-9 seasons in 1961 and '62, his first two full seasons in the American League, the big right-hander couldn't get started at all last season. He finished with a 4-8 record and a swollen 6.00 earned run average.
Stafford's troubles began when he injured his arm hurling on a cold, drizzly day at Kansas City in the second game of the campaign. After being sidelined for over a month, Bill's control had seemingly vanished. No matter what he tried or was instructed to do, it did not help.
Even after being relegated to the bullpen, Stafford was unable to get untracked. During his long periods of idleness, Bill put on some weight, which did not aid matters at all.
Upon signing his reduced contract this past January, Stafford immediately headed south to get a jump in his conditioning program. Bill knows that this is his make-or-break season with the Bombers. He commented, 'I have taken off 27 pounds after going on a rigid diet. I'm in the best physical condition I have been in the past couple of years.'
The 25-year-old right-hander from Athens, New York joined the Yankee organization in June 1957, being called up during the Bombers' pennant drive in 1960 after stops at St. Petersburg, Binghamton and Richmond.
The slimmed-down Stafford has appeared in three World Series with the Bombers, and has great hopes of making it a fourth come fall."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, June 28, 1957.
Second lowest ERA (2.68) in American League his first full year in major leagues, 1961.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
HAL RENIFF
"Hal Reniff is that novel breed of pitcher who was trained by the Yankees for relief assignments. In 1961 at Richmond at the tender pitching age of 23, Hal became a bullpen artist. He has worked more than 100 consecutive games as a relief man since he last started in the minors.
Though arm trouble limited his activity right after he got out of the Army in 1962, Hal came back last summer to pitch in 48 games, the most on the Yankee staff, and 'saved' 18 games. Basically a short relief man, Hal worked only a total of 89 innings in 1963 ... and, if the staff is as efficient as it was a year ago, it may not be necessary for him to work more this year.
Reniff, who is still single, had a 2.63 ERA last season, third lowest on the staff. He pitched in 13 games last June, the month the Yanks moved into first place where they remained for the rest of the campaign.
The bulky right-hander has a live fastball, a good slider, and every ball 'moves.' Basically, Hal has had good control, particularly with men on bases. Sometimes he appears a bit wild, especially when he starts an inning.
The 25-year-old Reniff is the 'dean' of the Yankee relief staff in point of service and his position indicates the Yankee policy of developing its own youthful relief corps. Hal has compiled a lifetime 2.74 ERA."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"Top dog in the Yankee relief department is burly right-hander Hal Reniff, who blossomed into one of the American League's premier rescue artists in 1963.
Called upon 48 times by Ralph Houk, Reniff was credited with four wins and charged with three defeats. His earned run average was a sparkling 2.89 for 89 innings of toil.
A native of Warren, Ohio, the 25-year-old blond entered the Bomber fold in June 1956 with Kearney. For Modesto in 1959, Hal was 21-7 with a 3.19 ERA. After splitting the 1960 season with Amarillo and Binghamton, he moved up to Richmond for '61. Halfway through the campaign, he was brought up by the Yanks, with whom, in 31 innings in 25 games, he was 2-0 with an ERA of 2.60.
A combination of circumstances prevented Hal from doing his best work in 1962. During the first half of the season he was in the Army. Then, when he returned to the Stadium, a sore arm plagued his efforts. After only two appearances, he was sent to Richmond to get his arm back in shape but could work only six frames for the Virginians.
In '63, however, Reniff got back in the pitching groove and aims to stay there in '64."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee Organization, June 23, 1956.
Led Yankee pitchers in games (48), 1963.
Led Yankee pitchers in games saved (18), 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
STEVE HAMILTON
"The early season trade in 1963 of veteran Jim Coates to Washington for left-hander Steve Hamilton was a 'ten-strike' for the champion Yankees. The personable southpaw was a most effective relief pitcher for the Yanks last year and was off to an equally fine start in 1964. Though only 27 years old, Steve has that distinguished look that comes with graying hair.
The biggest man on the Yankees at 6'7", Hamilton was a major league professional basketball player with the old Minneapolis Lakers during the 1958-1959 and 1959-1960 seasons. In the off seasons now, Steve is assistant basketball coach and physical education instructor at Morehead State College, Kentucky.
The tall, side-arming left-hander averaged a strikeout an inning for the Bombers last year, being especially effective against lefty-swinging hitters. In the early days of the '64 campaign, Steve has been equally effective against left and right-handed hitters.
Steve, who is married and the father of two girls, had his best major league season with the Yankees last year after earlier trials with Cleveland and Washington.
'It's different pitching for the Yankees,' Steve said shortly after donning the pinstripes. 'You approach the game differently ... from a more positive angle. I'm more relaxed and confident as a Yankee. It has changed my whole outlook.' "
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"In the three appearances he made with Washington at the beginning of the 1963 campaign, lefty Steve Hamilton was belted for an earned run average of 13.50. Then, on April 21, he was swapped to the Yankees in exchange for right-hander Jim Coates. Came the transformation. Not only did the 6'7", 195-pound stringbean win five while losing only one in 34 relief appearances, but compiled a fine 2.60 ERA.
His overall totals for '63 thus read: five wins, two losses, with an earned run mark of 2.95.
Hamilton, who played basketball for Morehead State College before going on to the professional Minneapolis Lakers for the seasons for 1958-1959 and 1959-1960, is a 27-year-old native of Columbia, Kentucky.
Beginning his diamond career under the aegis of the Cleveland Indians in 1958, Hamilton joined the parent club in late 1961 after stops at Burlington, Reading, Mobile and Salt Lake City.
While performing for Jacksonville on option in 1962, Hamilton was dealt to Washington on May 3, along with southpaw Don Rudolph, in exchange for outfielder Willie Tasby. Though finishing with a 3-8 mark and 3.79 ERA, Hamilton showed the AL a thing or three by whiffing 83 batters in 107 innings.
Manager Yogi Berra is counting on Steve to take care of the bulk of southpaw relief work in '64."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Acquired from Washington Senators in exchange for pitcher Jim Coates, April 21, 1963.
Averaged a strikeout per inning pitched, 1963.
Assistant basketball coach and phys-ed instructor, Morehead State College, Morehead, Kentucky, in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BUD DALEY
"Here's the man who could write the 'Comeback of the Year' story in baseball.
On April 20, 1963, Bud Daley was placed on the disabled list, and he remained there throughout the season. On April 26 he was operated on for removal of bone chips from his left elbow. Although the Yankee team physician Dr. Sidney S. Gaynor proclaimed the operation a success, Bud reported to the early camp in Hollywood, Florida this past spring a definite question mark. But as spring training progressed, so did the 30-year-old left-hander. By the end of the training season, Daley was among the Yanks' most effective hurlers and Manager Yogi Berra is hoping he will resume as a long relief and spot starting specialist.
In the two years at Kansas City before his acquisition by the Yankees in 1961, Buddy Leo Daley was a 16-game winner in consecutive seasons. In 1962 while posting a 7-5 record, mostly in long relief, Bud pitched 35.1 consecutive scoreless innings over 14 relief appearances between June 29 and August 11. In 105 innings that year, Bud walked only 21 while fanning 55.
The Orange, California southpaw has appeared in two All-Star Games and has never allowed an earned run in three World Series efforts. That kind of production would provide a big lift to the Yankee staff this year, and the entire club is pulling for a big Daley comeback."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"Attempting to make a strong comeback bid this season is left-hander Bud Daley, who hurled only one inning during the entire 1963 campaign. The 30-year-old southpaw's idleness was caused by an operation for the removal of bone chips in his elbow on April 26.
Daley worked out briefly during mid-season but had not progressed satisfactorily enough to be reinstated on the active list.
Bud reported with the first group of players at the Bombers' Hollywood, Florida minor league base this winter in order to get the much-needed work and conditioning necessary to make his return successful.
The 30-year-old southpaw came to the Yankees on June 14, 1961 from Kansas City in exchange for pitcher Art Ditmar and utility man Deron Johnson. Daley finished that season with 12-17 and a 4.29 ERA. In 1962, used mainly in relief in 43 contests, Bud was 7-5 with a 3.60 ERA.
Daley, who has appeared in two World Series and two All-Star Games, has been in Organized Baseball since 1951 when he debuted with Bakersfield, a club in the Cleveland chain. After performing with Cedar Rapids, Reading, Indianapolis and Sacramento, Daley joined the Indians in 1955.
Bud was traded by the Tribe on April 1, 1958, along with outfielders Gene Woodling and Dick Williams, to Baltimore for outfielder Larry Doby and southpaw Don Ferrarese. Before even using Daley, Baltimore passed him along to the A's on April 18 for pitcher Arnie Portocarrero.
With Kansas City, Daley was 16-13 in '59 and 16-16 in '60, ranking high among junior circuit hurlers in both those seasons."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Acquired from Kansas City Athletics in exchange for pitcher Art Ditmar and infielder Deron Johnson, June 14, 1961.
Put on disabled list, April 20, 1963, for surgery on left elbow and did not return for rest of season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
ROLLIE SHELDON
"Quietly making a return visit to the Bomber staff, with whom he hopes to gain a permanent berth, is Roland Sheldon. The king-size right-hander from Woodstock, Connecticut spent the 1963 season with Richmond, but did not set any worlds on fire with his 5-9 mark and 4.47 earned run average.
It will be remembered that Rollie, signed by the Yanks in June 1960, was one of the rookie stars of the American League in 1961 as he compiled an 11-5 record and 3.59 ERA. After only one season in the minors, with Auburn of the New York-Penn loop, here was a genuine phenom, it was thought.
But Sheldon disappointed in '62, winning seven, dropping eight with a poor 5.49 ERA. He failed to impress during the '63 spring training period, and he was shunted to the International League farm club.
Sheldon, recipient of a $50,000 bonus from the Bombers upon joining the organization, and winner of the James P. Dawson Award as the outstanding rookie in spring training in '61, has everyone rooting for a return to the form which won him hurrahs and huzzahs."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Played in NCAA Basketball Tournament with University of Connecticut, 1960.
Signed by Yankee organization, June 3, 1960.
Winner of James P. Dawson Award as outstanding Yankee rookie in spring training, 1961.
Attends University of Connecticut in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
PEDRO GONZALEZ
"A good second baseman with a pretty potent bat, Pedro Gonzalez is expected to play an important utility role for the Yankees this year after a fine 1963 season at Richmond. Used this spring at first base, as well as in the outfield and at second, Pete's versatility and ability to hit should prove an asset to him ... and, to the Yankees."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"A highly-touted, very talented Pedro Gonzalez aims to make this campaign the first of many in a Yankee uniform. Carrying a 'can't-miss' label when originally signed to a Bomber pact in September 1957, Gonzalez averaged .307 for Richmond in 83 games and .192 for the Yanks in 14 contests last season.
During his first year in Organized Baseball, with St. Petersburg in 1958, Pedro batted .289. After hitting a cool .371 with Modesto in 1959, Gonzalez led the Eastern League in batting with a .327 mark at Binghamton. He also totaled 179 hits to lead the circuit.
During '61 and '62 with Richmond, Pedro did not hit up to his usual standard, with marks of .266 and .280.
At the Yankees' spring training camp in '63, Pedro was the rookie standout, thus being voted the James P. Dawson Award, given annually to the top neophyte.
Kept by the Bombers until cutdown time in May, Gonzalez proved one of the best performers seen in the International loop during recent years.
In his earlier years as a ballplayer, Pedro, a native of the Dominican Republic, had trouble with the language barrier. Gonzalez has overcome much of that, but does most of his talking with his bat and glove."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, September 16, 1957.
Winner of James P. Dawson Award as outstanding Yankee rookie in spring training, 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JAKE GIBBS
"When anyone mentions Jake Gibbs, the Yankee brass and brain trust are all smiles, for the 25-year-old catcher who was an All-America quarterback at Ole Miss is considered 'our type of player.'
Last season was Gibbs' first as a catcher. The $105,000 bonus boy was shifted from the infield to a spot behind the bat at the Bombers' Fort Lauderdale spring training base last year, before being sent to Richmond of the International loop for seasoning.
But Jake appeared in only 68 games, being victimized by two broken fingers as they kept getting in the way of foul tips. His batting mark was only .233, but those in the know feel he's going to make it.
Jake's first two seasons with Richmond indicate he does have a future as a hitter. He batted .270 in '61 and raised it to .284 in '62, not bad for a fellow just off a college campus.
Gibbs, who bats'em lefty, has only the best teachers, Berra and coach Jim Hegan, to learn the tricks of the trade from. He picks things up fast, so don't be too surprised if Jake breaks in sooner than most people expect."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
All-American quarterback at Ole Miss, 1960.
Signed by Yankee organization, May 25, 1961.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
PETE MIKKELSEN
"There's a new arm in the Yankee bullpen this year and there are many who believe it will be there for a long time to come. It belongs to big, bespectacled Pete Mikkelsen. After six minor league seasons, Pete made the jump in his first varsity spring training, winning the coveted Longines watch as recipient of the James P. Dawson Award, which is presented to the outstanding rookie in the Yanks' spring camp. Pete, who boasts an effective sinker, is that new breed of relief pitcher in the Yankee organization. He was trained for bullpen work and made only one start in 96 appearances in 1962 and '63."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"Possessor of an impressive earned run average of 1.47 for the 49 contests he appeared in for Augusta last season is 23-year-old relief specialist Pete Mikkelsen. Right-handed all the way, Mikkelsen stands 6-2 and scales in the neighborhood of 210 pounds.
In addition to his 110 innings of Sally League duty, Mikkelsen also did yeoman work in the loop's post-season playoffs."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, September 13, 1957.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"There's a new arm in the Yankee bullpen this year and there are many who believe it will be there for a long time to come. It belongs to big, bespectacled Pete Mikkelsen. After six minor league seasons, Pete made the jump in his first varsity spring training, winning the coveted Longines watch as recipient of the James P. Dawson Award, which is presented to the outstanding rookie in the Yanks' spring camp. Pete, who boasts an effective sinker, is that new breed of relief pitcher in the Yankee organization. He was trained for bullpen work and made only one start in 96 appearances in 1962 and '63."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"Possessor of an impressive earned run average of 1.47 for the 49 contests he appeared in for Augusta last season is 23-year-old relief specialist Pete Mikkelsen. Right-handed all the way, Mikkelsen stands 6-2 and scales in the neighborhood of 210 pounds.
In addition to his 110 innings of Sally League duty, Mikkelsen also did yeoman work in the loop's post-season playoffs."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, September 13, 1957.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
PEDRO RAMOS
"The Cleveland spring drills were monopolized by Pete Ramos, the temperamental fastballer who finally is about to pay off on his tremendous hurling skills. He's approaching the age (29) when throwers turn into pitchers and he has learned that control can mean the difference between medium and large salary checks.
Seldom serious about assignments, he's now matured to the point where he believes he can be among the best. Last season's 3.11 ERA was his lowest in his nine-year career as a Senator, Twin and Indian. Pete's lifetime credentials are 97-132."
-Don Schiffer, 1964 Major League Handbook
"Touted for years as a potential 20-game winner, Pedro Ramos still has a chance to live up to his advance notices. He's only 29, though this is his ninth major league season. Last year he was 9-8 with the Indians with a 3.11 ERA. He's due to go over the 100 mark in victories this season since he begins it with a 97-132 career record.
He came to the majors with the Senators in 1955 and joined the Indians in a 1962 preseason deal with the Twins for first baseman Vic Power and pitcher Dick Stigman."
-Dave Anderson, 1964 Major League Baseball Handbook
ELVIO JIMENEZ
"Not that the Yankees need help, but they could get it from Elvio Jimenez, brother of Kansas City's Manny. He's an outfielder and quite a solid and consistent hitter, going under .300 (and only by a point) just once in five minor league seasons.
He drives straightaway, and although a bad-ball hitter, is difficult to set down on strikes."
-Don Schiffer, 1964 Major League Baseball Handbook
"Probably the hottest prospect on the Yankee roster this season is 24-year-old Elvio Jimenez, who is figured on as a utility outfielder in this, his first try at making it in the big leagues.
The younger brother of Kansas City outfielder Manny Jimenez, Elvio has dipped under the .300 mark at bat only once during five years of minor league competition.
That occurred in 1961 when the right-handed hitter batted .299 at Binghamton. When Elvio broke into Organized Ball in 1959, he clouted .329 for St. Petersburg of the Florida State loop. With Modesto in '60, he belted a solid .368. After that .299 in the Eastern League, Elvio socked .310 for Amarillo of the Texas circuit in '62.
Last year, Jimenez started with Augusta of the Sally League, hitting .331 in 82 contests. The Yankees then promoted the gardener to Richmond, where in 43 games he socked International loop hurling for a .318 log.
Elvio is a straightaway hitter who likes to swing at bad balls a la Yogi Berra, who, incidentally, is very high on him. Elvio is not classed as a powerman but is very tough to fan. He played winter ball in his native Dominican Republic."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, September 29, 1958.
Had second highest average in California League (.368) with Modesto, 1960.
Started 1963 season with Augusta and was leading Sally League in hitting (.331) when called up to Richmond in July.
Brother of Manny Jiminez, Kansas City outfielder.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
ARCHIE MOORE
"The youngest of the Yankees entered the 1964 season with only a half year of professional experience. In military service over the past winter, he reported a month late to spring training. All of this may have worked to the disadvantage of 22-year-old Archie Moore.
But the youngster from Florham Park, New Jersey intends to make the most of his opportunity as a Yankee this season. A casual fan might ask why he isn't playing regularly in the minors. And the answer comes up - he's a first-year man, and only one can be optioned. (Shortstop Chet Trail is the designated optioned first-year man.) So Archie is the player that General Manager Ralph Houk and Manager Yogi Berra decided to keep according to the rules.
Although the clean-cut prospect reported to Ft. Lauderdale late this March direct from military service, he showed flashes of real ability in his few chances as an outfield and first base replacement.
'It's not going to be easy sitting on the bench,' Archie said early this season, 'but I intend to make the most of it. I think I can learn a lot about the pitchers my first time around the league. I can learn a lot about big league baseball and the Yankees, too. I really think I can help the club before this season is over,' he said modestly, but confidently.
As a star at Springfield College in Springfield, Mass., Archie gained college All-American rating in both 1962 and 1963 as an outfielder. In high school, he had played first base. A natural left-hander, Archie considers himself more a hitter than a slugger, but said he always hit his share of home runs despite the fact that 'I always hit the ball where it's pitched.'
In a half season at Augusta, Ga. in the AA Southern League last summer, Archie hit a respectable .278, coming right off the Springfield campus. In the league playoffs, he hit two homers to help his club win the league championship against Lynchburg.
The literate young bachelor offers the Yankees versatility as a pinch-hitter and pinch-runner, as well as an outfield and first base replacement."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
All-American in baseball at Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., 1962 and 1963.
Signed by Yankee organization, June 18, 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
TOM METCALF
"Designated as one of the members of the bullpen crew is right-hander Tom Metcalf, a Yankee since last July 30, when his contract was purchased from Richmond of the International loop.
Metcalf, 23, is rangy at 6-3 and 175 pounds. His Organized Baseball debut came with St. Petersburg of the Florida State League in 1961. Then came a stint with Augusta in '62. Tom was a starter then but was switched to relief duty by pilot Ernie White. Metcalf's been a bullpenner ever since.
Following a 14-6 season in '62, Tom was 9-5 for the Virginians in '63, making 46 appearances before getting the call from the Stadium brass.
Getting his name in eight box scores, Metcalf hurled a total of 13 innings, gaining credit for one victory. His ERA was 2.77."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, March 27, 1961.
Purchased from Richmond by Yankees, July 30, 1963.
Attends Stevens Point (Wisconsin) State Teachers College in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BOB MEYER
"Bob Meyer is a new name on the Yankee pitching staff ... but it is suggested here that fans remember it. The hard-throwing left-hander has been considered a good prospect since he was signed off the University of Toledo campus in 1960. The intelligent, hard-working southpaw has not had an impressive minor league record, but no one ever doubted his native ability, if he could get it over the plate. An off-season student at Toledo, Bob last fall underwent knee surgery and is confident that his control will improve with work. Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford are strong Meyer boosters."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"Back for the third time is speedy southpaw Bob Meyer, who has yet to come up with a winning season during his four years in pro ball.
The 6-2, 185-pound hurler, who hails from Toledo, Ohio, began with Modesto in 1960, where he was 8-9 with a 5.75 ERA. Meyer fanned 156 in 144 innings, though issuing 129 bases on balls. He followed practically the same pattern in 1961 with Binghamton, where he was 9-11 with an ERA of 4.50. In 132 frames, Big Bob whiffed 147 and passed 128.
The campaign of 1962 saw Meyer start out with Amarillo. But, after dropping four of five decisions, the lefty was sent to Augusta, where he was 5-7. Last season, toiling for Richmond, Meyer was 4-5 with a 4.55 ERA."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, January 2, 1960.
Attends University of Toledo in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
CHET TRAIL
"It may well be that in Chet Trail, the Yankees have their shortstop of the future. Given a good-sized bonus to sign with the club last season, Chet played short for Ft. Lauderdale, where he batted .260 and swiped 23 bases in 115 contests.
The 19-year-old youngster, righty all the way, is 6-1, weighs 170 and is still growing.
General Manager Ralph Houk is high on the kid, saying, 'He has good power and makes excellent plays in the field, though, like any youngster, kicks around a few.'
A good bet to stick around all season, Trail will be taught all the tricks of the trade. If waivers should be asked on him, they could not be revoked and Chet would be up for grabs for $8,000 due to his bonus status."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, July 1, 1962.
Attends Bowling Green State University in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
HOWARD KITT
"Big left-hander Howie Kitt hopes to make it with the Yankees this season, after giving signs of finally himself during the last half of the 1963 Sally League season.
Off to a slow start with Augusta, Kitt finished with an 8-8 record, capturing six of his last nine decisions and racking up a 3.29 ERA. The 22-year-old Brooklyn-born southpaw, who lives in Oceanside, New York, fanned 145 and walked 92 in 147 frames.
Kitt has only one option remaining, being sent out twice already. Obviously, Manager Berra will give Kitt a good gander before deciding his fate.
Howie received a $70,000 bonus to sign with the Yanks in November 1960, but has been plagued by wildness since.
Before his stint with Augusta last season, Kitt pitched variously with Binghamton, Modesto, Amarillo and Greensboro. With Modesto in '61 Kitt, though only 9-9, fanned 209 batters in 149 innings."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, November 1, 1960.
Attends Hoftsra College in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
GIL DOWNS
"Listed as a possible dark-horse candidate for the Bomber hurling staff is 22-year-old Gil Downs, an $8,000 first year draft choice.
Plucked off the roster of the White Sox' Indianapolis farm, the native of Cohoes, New York performed creditably for Sarasota in 1963.
Downs, a right-hander, was 13-3, compiled a 1.38 ERA and struck out 164 in 183 innings.
Downs, who appears to have all the necessary tools, is the size managers like'em - 6-2, 193 pounds. Yankee scouts are highly enthused over him and recommended his being obtained via the draft route. It appears the only thing he lacks is experience."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Hurled no-hitter against Fort Lauderdale, June 20, 1963.
Received George M. Trautman Award with Sarasota of Florida State League, 1963.
Selected by Yankees from Indianapolis (White Sox) in first-year player draft, November 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JOHN CHAMBERS
Signed by Yankee organization, July 7, 1959.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JACK CULLEN
Signed by Yankee organization, September 5, 1958.
Attends Farleigh Dickinson University in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
TOM DUKES
Signed by Yankee organization, June 1, 1960.
Attends University of Tennessee in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
MIKE HEGAN
Signed by Yankee organization, August 11, 1961.
Third leading hitter in Florida State League (.306) his first year of pro ball, 1962.
Seventh leading hitter (.323) in Pioneer League, 1963.
Led Pioneer League first basemen in fielding (.988), 1963.
Attends Calvin Coolidge College, Boston, Mass. in off-season.
Son of Jim Hegan, former major league catcher and presently bullpen coach for the Yankees.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
WILLIAM MADDEN
Signed by Yankee organization, May 29, 1961.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
WILLIAM MARCY
Selected by Yankees from Salt Lake City (Chicago Cubs) in first-year player draft, November 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JIMMY MARRUJO
Selected by Yankees from Oklahoma City (Houston Astros) in first-year player draft, November 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
ROGER REPOZ
Signed by Yankee organization, June 12, 1960.
Second in Sally League in home runs (20), 1963.
Attends Washington State in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
GEORGE SHOEMAKER
Selected by Yankees from Tacoma (San Francisco Giants) in first-year player draft, November 1963.
Attends Eastern Mississippi Junior College in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JOE SOARES and DON SEGER (Trainers)
"The physical care of the Yankees is a vital phase of the club operation. In recent seasons, with multiple injuries, the medical staff has become increasingly well known to the baseball public. Both Soares and Seger have been affiliated with the Yankees for several years, moving up to the parent club from Yankee minor league clubs a few seasons back."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
BRUCE HENRY (Traveling Secretary)
"The efficient traveling secretary of the Yankees is Bruce Henry. A veteran of the major and minor league baseball scene, Bruce is responsible for the travel arrangements of the Yankees - hotels, transportation, feeding, spring training, baggage and all the other details so essential to the efficient operation of the Yankees on the road."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
PETE SHEEHY and PETE PREVITE (Clubhouse Men)
"While never seen by the fans at Yankee Stadium, they have worked at the Home of Champions for more hours each day and for more years than any Yankee on the field. In charge of the spotless and comfortable Yankee clubhouse and all the clothes and equipment are 'Big Pete' Sheehy and 'Little Pete' Previte. Sheehy dates back to the Babe Ruth era, having worked for the Yanks continuously since 1927, and his assistant, Previte, has been at the Stadium since 1942."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"The Cleveland spring drills were monopolized by Pete Ramos, the temperamental fastballer who finally is about to pay off on his tremendous hurling skills. He's approaching the age (29) when throwers turn into pitchers and he has learned that control can mean the difference between medium and large salary checks.
Seldom serious about assignments, he's now matured to the point where he believes he can be among the best. Last season's 3.11 ERA was his lowest in his nine-year career as a Senator, Twin and Indian. Pete's lifetime credentials are 97-132."
-Don Schiffer, 1964 Major League Handbook
"Touted for years as a potential 20-game winner, Pedro Ramos still has a chance to live up to his advance notices. He's only 29, though this is his ninth major league season. Last year he was 9-8 with the Indians with a 3.11 ERA. He's due to go over the 100 mark in victories this season since he begins it with a 97-132 career record.
He came to the majors with the Senators in 1955 and joined the Indians in a 1962 preseason deal with the Twins for first baseman Vic Power and pitcher Dick Stigman."
-Dave Anderson, 1964 Major League Baseball Handbook
HARRY BRIGHT
"Harry Bright signed his first baseball contract with the Yankee organization in 1946. But it wasn't until the Bombers purchased his contract from Cincinnati on April 21, 1963 that Bright actually became a Yankee. In a year of injuries, he proved an able fill-in and pinch-hitter, particularly in the first half of last season. He hopes to duplicate that performance during all of 1964. The 34-year-old first baseman, catcher, third baseman, outfielder, pinch-batter expects that his versatility will prove a big help to the Yanks."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"An extremely handy guy to have around is husky Harry Bright, who has appeared at every position on a ball club during his professional diamond career which dates back to 1946.
Last season was Bright's first as a Yankee. And, though his batting average was only .236, he came through with many important hits for the Bombers in their drive toward the American League flag. Among Harry's 37 safeties were seven doubles and seven round-trippers. He also collected 23 RBI.
Bright toiled hard and long in the minors before making his first major league appearance with Pittsburgh as a third baseman in the latter part of the 1958 campaign.
Harry had been drafted by Detroit in 1953, but never performed with the Bengals.
After spending the entire '59 season with Pittsburgh, Bright was sent to Salt Lake City of the PCL in '60, where he hit .313 and led the circuit with 119 RBI. Back with the Pirates for pinch-hitting purposes at the tail end of that season, Harry was swapped to Washington, along with right-hander Bennie Daniels and first baseman R.C. Stevens, in exchange for southpaw Bobby Shantz in December 1960.
After batting .240 for the Nats in '61, Harry turned into one of the junior loop's toughest hitters in '62, when he sent 17 homers out of the park on a .273 average.
Bright became Yankee property in April 1963 after an earlier deal which had sent him from Washington to the Cincinnati Reds for first baseman Rogelio Alvarez had been canceled."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Originally signed by Yankees, 1946.
Has spent 15 of his 18 years in baseball in minor leagues, where he has played every position including pitching and catching. Also served as manager on occasions.
Purchased from Cincinnati Reds, April 21, 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"Harry Bright signed his first baseball contract with the Yankee organization in 1946. But it wasn't until the Bombers purchased his contract from Cincinnati on April 21, 1963 that Bright actually became a Yankee. In a year of injuries, he proved an able fill-in and pinch-hitter, particularly in the first half of last season. He hopes to duplicate that performance during all of 1964. The 34-year-old first baseman, catcher, third baseman, outfielder, pinch-batter expects that his versatility will prove a big help to the Yanks."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"An extremely handy guy to have around is husky Harry Bright, who has appeared at every position on a ball club during his professional diamond career which dates back to 1946.
Last season was Bright's first as a Yankee. And, though his batting average was only .236, he came through with many important hits for the Bombers in their drive toward the American League flag. Among Harry's 37 safeties were seven doubles and seven round-trippers. He also collected 23 RBI.
Bright toiled hard and long in the minors before making his first major league appearance with Pittsburgh as a third baseman in the latter part of the 1958 campaign.
Harry had been drafted by Detroit in 1953, but never performed with the Bengals.
After spending the entire '59 season with Pittsburgh, Bright was sent to Salt Lake City of the PCL in '60, where he hit .313 and led the circuit with 119 RBI. Back with the Pirates for pinch-hitting purposes at the tail end of that season, Harry was swapped to Washington, along with right-hander Bennie Daniels and first baseman R.C. Stevens, in exchange for southpaw Bobby Shantz in December 1960.
After batting .240 for the Nats in '61, Harry turned into one of the junior loop's toughest hitters in '62, when he sent 17 homers out of the park on a .273 average.
Bright became Yankee property in April 1963 after an earlier deal which had sent him from Washington to the Cincinnati Reds for first baseman Rogelio Alvarez had been canceled."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Originally signed by Yankees, 1946.
Has spent 15 of his 18 years in baseball in minor leagues, where he has played every position including pitching and catching. Also served as manager on occasions.
Purchased from Cincinnati Reds, April 21, 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
ELVIO JIMENEZ
"Not that the Yankees need help, but they could get it from Elvio Jimenez, brother of Kansas City's Manny. He's an outfielder and quite a solid and consistent hitter, going under .300 (and only by a point) just once in five minor league seasons.
He drives straightaway, and although a bad-ball hitter, is difficult to set down on strikes."
-Don Schiffer, 1964 Major League Baseball Handbook
"Probably the hottest prospect on the Yankee roster this season is 24-year-old Elvio Jimenez, who is figured on as a utility outfielder in this, his first try at making it in the big leagues.
The younger brother of Kansas City outfielder Manny Jimenez, Elvio has dipped under the .300 mark at bat only once during five years of minor league competition.
That occurred in 1961 when the right-handed hitter batted .299 at Binghamton. When Elvio broke into Organized Ball in 1959, he clouted .329 for St. Petersburg of the Florida State loop. With Modesto in '60, he belted a solid .368. After that .299 in the Eastern League, Elvio socked .310 for Amarillo of the Texas circuit in '62.
Last year, Jimenez started with Augusta of the Sally League, hitting .331 in 82 contests. The Yankees then promoted the gardener to Richmond, where in 43 games he socked International loop hurling for a .318 log.
Elvio is a straightaway hitter who likes to swing at bad balls a la Yogi Berra, who, incidentally, is very high on him. Elvio is not classed as a powerman but is very tough to fan. He played winter ball in his native Dominican Republic."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, September 29, 1958.
Had second highest average in California League (.368) with Modesto, 1960.
Started 1963 season with Augusta and was leading Sally League in hitting (.331) when called up to Richmond in July.
Brother of Manny Jiminez, Kansas City outfielder.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
ARCHIE MOORE
"The youngest of the Yankees entered the 1964 season with only a half year of professional experience. In military service over the past winter, he reported a month late to spring training. All of this may have worked to the disadvantage of 22-year-old Archie Moore.
But the youngster from Florham Park, New Jersey intends to make the most of his opportunity as a Yankee this season. A casual fan might ask why he isn't playing regularly in the minors. And the answer comes up - he's a first-year man, and only one can be optioned. (Shortstop Chet Trail is the designated optioned first-year man.) So Archie is the player that General Manager Ralph Houk and Manager Yogi Berra decided to keep according to the rules.
Although the clean-cut prospect reported to Ft. Lauderdale late this March direct from military service, he showed flashes of real ability in his few chances as an outfield and first base replacement.
'It's not going to be easy sitting on the bench,' Archie said early this season, 'but I intend to make the most of it. I think I can learn a lot about the pitchers my first time around the league. I can learn a lot about big league baseball and the Yankees, too. I really think I can help the club before this season is over,' he said modestly, but confidently.
As a star at Springfield College in Springfield, Mass., Archie gained college All-American rating in both 1962 and 1963 as an outfielder. In high school, he had played first base. A natural left-hander, Archie considers himself more a hitter than a slugger, but said he always hit his share of home runs despite the fact that 'I always hit the ball where it's pitched.'
In a half season at Augusta, Ga. in the AA Southern League last summer, Archie hit a respectable .278, coming right off the Springfield campus. In the league playoffs, he hit two homers to help his club win the league championship against Lynchburg.
The literate young bachelor offers the Yankees versatility as a pinch-hitter and pinch-runner, as well as an outfield and first base replacement."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
All-American in baseball at Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., 1962 and 1963.
Signed by Yankee organization, June 18, 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
TOM METCALF
"Designated as one of the members of the bullpen crew is right-hander Tom Metcalf, a Yankee since last July 30, when his contract was purchased from Richmond of the International loop.
Metcalf, 23, is rangy at 6-3 and 175 pounds. His Organized Baseball debut came with St. Petersburg of the Florida State League in 1961. Then came a stint with Augusta in '62. Tom was a starter then but was switched to relief duty by pilot Ernie White. Metcalf's been a bullpenner ever since.
Following a 14-6 season in '62, Tom was 9-5 for the Virginians in '63, making 46 appearances before getting the call from the Stadium brass.
Getting his name in eight box scores, Metcalf hurled a total of 13 innings, gaining credit for one victory. His ERA was 2.77."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, March 27, 1961.
Purchased from Richmond by Yankees, July 30, 1963.
Attends Stevens Point (Wisconsin) State Teachers College in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BOB MEYER
"Bob Meyer is a new name on the Yankee pitching staff ... but it is suggested here that fans remember it. The hard-throwing left-hander has been considered a good prospect since he was signed off the University of Toledo campus in 1960. The intelligent, hard-working southpaw has not had an impressive minor league record, but no one ever doubted his native ability, if he could get it over the plate. An off-season student at Toledo, Bob last fall underwent knee surgery and is confident that his control will improve with work. Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford are strong Meyer boosters."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
"Back for the third time is speedy southpaw Bob Meyer, who has yet to come up with a winning season during his four years in pro ball.
The 6-2, 185-pound hurler, who hails from Toledo, Ohio, began with Modesto in 1960, where he was 8-9 with a 5.75 ERA. Meyer fanned 156 in 144 innings, though issuing 129 bases on balls. He followed practically the same pattern in 1961 with Binghamton, where he was 9-11 with an ERA of 4.50. In 132 frames, Big Bob whiffed 147 and passed 128.
The campaign of 1962 saw Meyer start out with Amarillo. But, after dropping four of five decisions, the lefty was sent to Augusta, where he was 5-7. Last season, toiling for Richmond, Meyer was 4-5 with a 4.55 ERA."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, January 2, 1960.
Attends University of Toledo in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
CHET TRAIL
"It may well be that in Chet Trail, the Yankees have their shortstop of the future. Given a good-sized bonus to sign with the club last season, Chet played short for Ft. Lauderdale, where he batted .260 and swiped 23 bases in 115 contests.
The 19-year-old youngster, righty all the way, is 6-1, weighs 170 and is still growing.
General Manager Ralph Houk is high on the kid, saying, 'He has good power and makes excellent plays in the field, though, like any youngster, kicks around a few.'
A good bet to stick around all season, Trail will be taught all the tricks of the trade. If waivers should be asked on him, they could not be revoked and Chet would be up for grabs for $8,000 due to his bonus status."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, July 1, 1962.
Attends Bowling Green State University in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
HOWARD KITT
"Big left-hander Howie Kitt hopes to make it with the Yankees this season, after giving signs of finally himself during the last half of the 1963 Sally League season.
Off to a slow start with Augusta, Kitt finished with an 8-8 record, capturing six of his last nine decisions and racking up a 3.29 ERA. The 22-year-old Brooklyn-born southpaw, who lives in Oceanside, New York, fanned 145 and walked 92 in 147 frames.
Kitt has only one option remaining, being sent out twice already. Obviously, Manager Berra will give Kitt a good gander before deciding his fate.
Howie received a $70,000 bonus to sign with the Yanks in November 1960, but has been plagued by wildness since.
Before his stint with Augusta last season, Kitt pitched variously with Binghamton, Modesto, Amarillo and Greensboro. With Modesto in '61 Kitt, though only 9-9, fanned 209 batters in 149 innings."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Signed by Yankee organization, November 1, 1960.
Attends Hoftsra College in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
GIL DOWNS
"Listed as a possible dark-horse candidate for the Bomber hurling staff is 22-year-old Gil Downs, an $8,000 first year draft choice.
Plucked off the roster of the White Sox' Indianapolis farm, the native of Cohoes, New York performed creditably for Sarasota in 1963.
Downs, a right-hander, was 13-3, compiled a 1.38 ERA and struck out 164 in 183 innings.
Downs, who appears to have all the necessary tools, is the size managers like'em - 6-2, 193 pounds. Yankee scouts are highly enthused over him and recommended his being obtained via the draft route. It appears the only thing he lacks is experience."
-1964 Jay Publishing New York Yankees Yearbook
Hurled no-hitter against Fort Lauderdale, June 20, 1963.
Received George M. Trautman Award with Sarasota of Florida State League, 1963.
Selected by Yankees from Indianapolis (White Sox) in first-year player draft, November 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JOHN CHAMBERS
Signed by Yankee organization, July 7, 1959.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JACK CULLEN
Signed by Yankee organization, September 5, 1958.
Attends Farleigh Dickinson University in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
TOM DUKES
Signed by Yankee organization, June 1, 1960.
Attends University of Tennessee in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
MIKE HEGAN
Signed by Yankee organization, August 11, 1961.
Third leading hitter in Florida State League (.306) his first year of pro ball, 1962.
Seventh leading hitter (.323) in Pioneer League, 1963.
Led Pioneer League first basemen in fielding (.988), 1963.
Attends Calvin Coolidge College, Boston, Mass. in off-season.
Son of Jim Hegan, former major league catcher and presently bullpen coach for the Yankees.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
WILLIAM MADDEN
Signed by Yankee organization, May 29, 1961.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
WILLIAM MARCY
Selected by Yankees from Salt Lake City (Chicago Cubs) in first-year player draft, November 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JIMMY MARRUJO
Selected by Yankees from Oklahoma City (Houston Astros) in first-year player draft, November 1963.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
ROGER REPOZ
Signed by Yankee organization, June 12, 1960.
Second in Sally League in home runs (20), 1963.
Attends Washington State in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
GEORGE SHOEMAKER
Selected by Yankees from Tacoma (San Francisco Giants) in first-year player draft, November 1963.
Attends Eastern Mississippi Junior College in off-season.
-1964 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
JOE SOARES and DON SEGER (Trainers)
"The physical care of the Yankees is a vital phase of the club operation. In recent seasons, with multiple injuries, the medical staff has become increasingly well known to the baseball public. Both Soares and Seger have been affiliated with the Yankees for several years, moving up to the parent club from Yankee minor league clubs a few seasons back."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
BRUCE HENRY (Traveling Secretary)
"The efficient traveling secretary of the Yankees is Bruce Henry. A veteran of the major and minor league baseball scene, Bruce is responsible for the travel arrangements of the Yankees - hotels, transportation, feeding, spring training, baggage and all the other details so essential to the efficient operation of the Yankees on the road."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
PETE SHEEHY and PETE PREVITE (Clubhouse Men)
"While never seen by the fans at Yankee Stadium, they have worked at the Home of Champions for more hours each day and for more years than any Yankee on the field. In charge of the spotless and comfortable Yankee clubhouse and all the clothes and equipment are 'Big Pete' Sheehy and 'Little Pete' Previte. Sheehy dates back to the Babe Ruth era, having worked for the Yanks continuously since 1927, and his assistant, Previte, has been at the Stadium since 1942."
-The New York Yankees Official 1964 Yearbook
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