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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.
Position: Pitcher. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 6-2 , 173lb (188cm, 78kg) Born: November 26, 1908 in Rodeo, CA. Died: February 17 1989 in Greenbrae, Buried: Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, San Rafael, CA. High School: Debut: (Age 21-154d, 7,083rd in major league history) 4.0 IP, 4 H, 0 SO, 2 BB, 2 ER, L.
Lefty Gomez, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Thursday, November 26, 1908, in Rodeo, California. Gomez was 21 years old when he broke into the major leagues on April 29, 1930, with the New York Yankees. Lefty Gomez stats, height, weight, career totals, schools, positions, and more historical research are in the Baseball Almanac.
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Vernon Louis Gomez, or "Lefty" as he'd come to be known, was far more talented than he'd ever give himself credit for. Famous for an overpowering fastball as he was for his razor-sharp wit, Gomez's lighthearted nature belied a ferocious desire to win.
A Baseball Hall of Fame legend distinguished by his competitive nature, quick wit, and generous spirit, Lefty Gomez was truly one of a kind. Told for the first time, this is his remarkable story.
Jan 17, 2013 · Lefty Gomez made a lasting mark on baseball for two reasons. Not only was he one of the two or three finest pitchers of his generation, but he was probably the wittiest person ever to wear a major league uniform.
Lefty Gomez Bio. Fullname: Vernon Louis Gomez; Nickname: Goofy; Born: 11/26/1908 in Rodeo, CA; High School: Richmond, Richmond, CA; Debut: 4/29/1930; Hall of Fame: 1972; Died: 2/17/1989
From the dusty streets of turn-of-the-century California, to the frenzied roar of Yankee Stadium and the exuberant sophistication of Broadway, Lefty's unique American life is told by his daughter Vernona Gomez and award-winning writer Lawrence Goldstone.
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Lefty Gomez threw the first pitch in All-Star Game history on July 6, 1933. After Gomez’s three-inning introduction to the Midsummer Classic, Babe Ruth’s second appearance at the plate resulted in the first-ever All-Star Game home run, bringing home Charlie Gehringer.
Lefty Gomez pitched 14 years in the majors (from 1930 to 1943), all but one with the New York Yankees. He was a four time 20 game winner who finished with 189 wins and 102 losses for a .649 winning percentage (29th all time), and he had a 3.34 earned run average.
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