Vernon lefty gomez biography
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Vernon lefty gomez biography
Lefty Gomez
American baseball player (1908–1989)
Baseball player
| Lefty Gomez | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:(1908-11-26)November 26, 1908 Rodeo, California, U.S. | |
| Died: February 17, 1989(1989-02-17) (aged 80) Greenbrae, California, U.S. | |
| April 29, 1930, for the New York Yankees | |
| May 30, 1943, for the Washington Senators | |
| Win–loss record | 189–102 |
| Earned run average | 3.34 |
| Strikeouts | 1,468 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Induction | 1972 |
| Election method | Veterans Committee |
Vernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez (November 26, 1908 – February 17, 1989) was an American professional baseball player.
A left-handed pitcher, Gomez played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1930 and 1943 for the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators. Gomez was a five-time World Series champion with the Yankees. He was also known for his colorful personality and humor.
Gomez grew up in California and played for the San Franc