Born and raised in Connecticut when the Yanks had a team (I mean Yogie, Moose, Mickey, Vic, Allie, Hank, Elston, Clete, Roger, Casey). Now for the last names: Berra (Catcher), Skowren (First Base), Mantle (Center Field), Rachie (Pitcher), Reynolds (Pitcher), Bauer (Right Field), Howard (Backup Catcher), Boyer (Third Base), Maris (Left Field), Stengel (Manager)).
Oh, I forgot... Gene Woodling (Outfield), Ryne Duran (Relief Pitcher), Gil McDougald (Shortstop), Whity Ford (Pitcher), Don Larsen (Pitcher - Perfect Game in the 1956 World Series!!) etc, etc.
Question? Who played second base for these 1950's Yankees?
Another question? Who was Mel Allen? What beer was New York's favorite then?
OK! I have aged myself...I was 12 years old and watching this team on an 10" TV (black and white, of course). Their influence on me got me to semi-pro ball in the 70's.
Anybody know the answers to the three questions above?
Tony
