Lefty Gomez (10 results)

First Edition. "DON'T MARRY A BALLPLAYER" in Colliers Magazine for 8-29-42, first edition, vg in wraps with a Lawson Wood cover. By the wife of famed Yankee pitcher, Lefty Gomez.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Soft Cover. No Jacket. PBO, Red & White & Black decorated Wraps minor Rub, Wear Scuff & Tape Repairs along spine Cover, Internally Nice, Tight Clean minor Wear, NF+/VG+, AS-IS, SOFTCOVER.

This left-handed pitcher debuted with the New York Yankees in 1930, remaining there until 1942; among many career highlights, he played in five World Series and seven All-Star games, and in 1972 was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Bold signature in bright red fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, at left (naturally) of which is tipped a 2¼" X 3" color glossy reproduction of a 1933 Gomez baseball card (overall total dimensions thus 7" X 3"). Undated, but later life (circa 1975). Fine. A fun presentation.…

very good - fine faint crease, average paper.

Original Wraps. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Historical text by David Nemec. Signed by Lefty Gomez on front wrapper. First edition, first printing. 8vo oblong. Publisher's stapled white wrappers, with team photo to front wrapper, Camel cigarettes advertisement to rear wrapper, and b/w photographs throughout. Fine. Overall, an exceptional copy. From Lefty Gomez's personal library. This book looks back over the rich baseball history of the Bay Area. Some notable players to come out of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) include Joe DiMaggio, Frankie Crosetti, Earl Averill and Lefty Gomez. Interestingly, the baseball term "sandlot" originated in San Francisco, dating back to a sandy area of land in the 1870s that was used by local baseball players, where the present Civic Center is located. Vernon "Lefty" Gomez (1908-1989) was born in Rodeo, California, the youngest of eight children, to Francisco and Rita Gomez. When Gomez was 20 years old, he signed a contract to play for the San Francisco Seals, and two years later he joined the New York Yankees. Except for a single game in 1943 with the Washington Senators, Gomez spent his entire career with the Yankees (1930-1942). He was a key part of the team's dominant run in the 1930s, which saw them winning five World Series titles. In World Series games, Gomez was undefeated on the mound, boasting a 6-0 record, which still stands today as the longest undefeated winning streak for a pitcher in the World Series. In his relatively short but illustrious career, Gomez was selected for seven All-Star games and won the Triple Crown twice (1934 and 1937). He was the starting pitcher for the American League in the first ever All-Star game on July 6, 1933, and even drove in the first run. In 1972, Gomez was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Signed.…

Original Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition. Signed by Lefty Gomez in black ink to front wrapper. Folded cream-colored scorecard, lettered in red and blue. Unscored with fold not perfectly lined up, else fine. On August 7th, 1972, the 30th annual Baseball Hall of Fame Game took place, with the Yankees defeating the Dodgers 8-3. That same day, Lefty Gomez was formally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Vernon "Lefty" Gomez (1908-1989) was born in Rodeo, California, the youngest of eight children, to Francisco and Rita Gomez. When Gomez was 20 years old, he signed a contract to play for the San Francisco Seals, and two years later he joined the New York Yankees. Except for a single game in 1943 with the Washington Senators, Gomez spent his entire career with the Yankees (1930-1942). He was a key part of the team's dominant run in the 1930s, which saw them winning five World Series titles. In World Series games, Gomez was undefeated on the mound, boasting a 6-0 record, which still stands today as the longest undefeated winning streak for a pitcher in the World Series. In his relatively short but illustrious career, Gomez was selected for seven All-Star games and won the Triple Crown twice (1934 and 1937). He was the starting pitcher for the American League in the first ever All-Star game on July 6, 1933, and even drove in the first run.…

Stiff wraps. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Quarto, card folder titled "Lefty's 70th" Lefty Gomez pitched for the New York Yankees his career beginning in 1930 -1943 and inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972. "In November of 1978 1000 people attended his 78th birthday party at the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco (p358 'Lefty an American Odyssey' Ballantine 2012) The folder is signed by the following Hall of Famers: Johnny Mize, Monte Irvin, Sandy Koufax, Rick Ferrell, Joe L Brown, Pee Wee Reese,Don Drysdale, Bobby Brown, Buck Leonard, Erly Wynn, Judy Johnson, Robin Roberts, Ernie Banks, George Kell, Lou Boudreau, Bowie Kuhn, Burleigh Grimes, Duke Snider, Ralph Kiner, Luis Aparicio, Warren Spahn, Joe Sewall, Stan Musial, Lefty Gomez, Al Kaline, and Happy Chandler. Laid in is the formal invitation to the event plus a complete ticket signed by Gomez.…

Original wraps. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Celebration for Lefty Gomez who pitched for the New York Yankees and played from 1930-1943 inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972. "In November of 1978 1000 people attended his 78th birthday party at the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco" (p358 Lefty an American Odyssey, Ballantine 2012) The menu is signed by the following Hall of Famers on a party handout 4p quarto, card covers with blue string tie: Monte Irvin, Cool Papa Bell, Bob Lemon, Billy Herman, Bobby Brown, Charlie Gehringer, Ernie Banks, Ted Williams, Ralph Kiner, Enos Slaughter, Warren Spahn, Joe Sewell, Stan Musial, Willie McCovey, and Happy Chandler. Laid in is a quarto sheet from the Lefty Gomez Birthday Committee as a formal invitation plus a complete ticket signed by Gomez.…

Photograph. Condition: Fine. Signed and inscribed by Billy Martin in violet marker to Hall of Famer Yankees pitcher Lefty Gomez: "To / Lefty / Best Always / Billy Martin". Color photo of Billy Martin in his Oakland A's uniform complaining to the umpire, in a thin silver frame. Fine. Overall, a great inscribed photo of Billy Martin doing what he does best - arguing. Though their playing careers didn't overlap (Lefty Gomez retired seven years before Billy Martin's rookie year), Billy Martin and Lefty Gomez were both iconic members of the Yankees. The two were friends despite their contrasting personalities - Gomez was goofy and lighthearted, while Martin was fiery and often belligerent. In a humorous anecdote, Lefty Gomez once approached Billy Martin at a spring training camp with a copy of Martin's autobiography No. 1 (1980). Gomez told Martin, "I read your book and when I woke up the next day, I beat the hell out of my pillow" (The New York Times, 1981). Billy Martin (1928 - 1989) won five World Series titles with the Yankees, four as a player (1951-1953, 1956) and one as a manager (1977). As a player, he was known for his clutch performances and aggressive playstyle, which frequently boiled over into arguments and fights. He achieved great success as a manager in the league, turning struggling teams into contenders in short periods of time. However, this part of his career was also marked by volatility - between 1975 and 1988 he was hired as manager of the Yankees and subsequently fired by George Steinbrenner five separate times. Except for a single game in 1943 with the Washington Senators, Vernon "Lefty" Gomez (1908-1989) spent his entire professional career with the Yankees (1930-1942). He was a key part of the team's dominant run in the 1930s, which saw them capture five World Series titles. In World Series games, Gomez was undefeated on the mound, boasting a 6-0 record, which still stands today as the longest undefeated winning streak for a pitcher in the World Series. In his relatively short but illustrious career, Gomez was selected for seven All-Star games and won the Triple Crown twice (1934 and 1937). He was the starting pitcher for the American League in the first ever All-Star game on July 6, 1933, and even drove in the first run. In 1972, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Size: 11 ½" x 14 ½". Signed.…

Photograph. Condition: Fine. Signed and inscribed by Billy Martin in black ink to HOF Yankees pitcher Lefty Gomez: "To / Lefty / The best / to the best / Your friend / always / Billy Martin". Color portrait photo of Martin in his Oakland A's uniform, in a thin black frame, matted in white. Fine. Overall, a lovely inscription from one Yankees great to another. Though their playing careers didn't overlap (Lefty Gomez retired seven years before Billy Martin's rookie year), Billy Martin and Lefty Gomez were both iconic members of the Yankees. The two were friends despite their contrasting personalities - Gomez was goofy and lighthearted, while Martin was fiery and often belligerent. In a humorous anecdote, Lefty Gomez once approached Billy Martin at a spring training camp with a copy of Martin's autobiography No. 1 (1980). Gomez told Martin, "I read your book and when I woke up the next day, I beat the hell out of my pillow" (The New York Times, 1981). Billy Martin (1928 - 1989) won five World Series titles with the Yankees, four as a player (1951-1953, 1956) and one as a manager (1977). As a player, he was known for his clutch performances and aggressive playstyle, which frequently boiled over into arguments and fights. He achieved great success as a manager in the league, turning struggling teams into contenders in short periods of time. However, this part of his career was also marked by volatility - between 1975 and 1988 he was hired as manager of the Yankees and subsequently fired by George Steinbrenner five separate times. Except for a single game in 1943 with the Washington Senators, Vernon "Lefty" Gomez (1908-1989) spent his entire professional career with the Yankees (1930-1942). He was a key part of the team's dominant run in the 1930s, which saw them capture five World Series titles. In World Series games, Gomez was undefeated on the mound, boasting a 6-0 record, which still stands today as the longest undefeated winning streak for a pitcher in the World Series. In his relatively short but illustrious career, Gomez was selected for seven All-Star games and won the Triple Crown twice (1934 and 1937). He was the starting pitcher for the American League in the first ever All-Star game on July 6, 1933, and even drove in the first run. In 1972, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Size: 11" x 14 ¼". Signed. …