1932 U.S. Caramel "Lefty" Gomez
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)
Primary Team: New York Yankees
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.
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)
Primary Team: New York Yankees
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.