Lefty Gomez was a successful New York Yankee pitcher in the 1930's. He compiled four 20 win seasons including a 26-5 record in 1934. His ERA was 2.65. In World Series play he was undefeated. His record is six wins and no losses.
Lefty Gomez pitched for the New York Yankees from 1930-1942.
Lefty Gomez was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame on February 2, 1972.
Pitcher Lefty Gomez wore three different numbers during his tenure with the Yankees. He wore number 22 in 1930, number 20 in 1931, and number 11 from 1932-42
The star lefty handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Babe Ruth, established the record of 29 and 2 thirds consecutive scoreless World Series innings pitched. It was not till 1961 that Whitey Ford broke Babe Ruth's World Series record, at 33 innings.
In 1943, Lefty Gomez played in 1 game for the Washington Senators. He had 1 at bats, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 0 times.
Lefty Gomez is 6' 2".
Lefty Gomez went by Goofy.
Lefty Gomez's birth name is Vernon Louis Gomez.
Lefty Gomez was born on November 26, 1908.
Lefty Gomez was born on November 26, 1908.
Lefty Gomez died on February 17, 1989 at the age of 80.
Lefty Gomez pitched for the New York Yankees from 1930-1942.
Lefty Gomez died on February 17, 1989 at the age of 80.
Lefty Gomez was born November 26, 1908, in Rodeo, CA, USA.
Lefty Gomez was born on November 26, 1908 and died on February 17, 1989. Lefty Gomez would have been 80 years old at the time of death or 106 years old today.
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Lefty Gomez was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame on February 2, 1972.