"That gruff-looking right-hander wearing number 19 for the Yankees is all business on the mound. He's Dick Tidrow, the former Cleveland Indians hurler who joined the Yankees last April and proved to be a valuable man both in a starting role or as a long relief man.
Dick was the Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 1972 and has continued to gain experience and a keener knowledge of hitters.
He was born in San Francisco 27 years ago and resides in Hayward, California with his wife and daughter. The summer commute for a season of baseball is a worthwhile one for both Dick and the Yankees."
-The 1975 New York Yankees Official Yearbook
"Dick served the Yankees as a capable starter and long relief man in 1974 following his obtainment from the Indians. He quickly won his first two starts and remained in the regular rotation until late August, when Bill Virdon made a valuable long relief man out of him - his ERA as a relief pitcher last season was 2.45. In either case, he was always ready for work.
Dick was the number two starter on the Indians (after Gaylord Perry) since his rookie season of 1972, when the Sporting News named him Rookie Pitcher of the Year in the American League.
Originally drafted number three by Cleveland in the special phase of the January 1967 Free Agent Draft, he spent most of 1968 in military service, slowing his progress to the majors.
Dick as a gruff-looking competitor on the mound."
-1975 New York Yankees Press/TV/Radio Guide
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