Lefty Gomez: "Gay, Gifted, and Goofy" - New York Yankees Profile
The page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball sports publication focuses on Vernon "Lefty" Gomez, a pitcher known for his entertaining presence both on and off the field during his 13 seasons with the New York Yankees. It highlights an anecdote from the 1937 World Series against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. During the fifth inning, as an airplane flew over the stadium, Gomez became distracted and momentarily forgot about the game, drawing the ire of his manager, Joe McCarthy. Despite his lapse, Gomez returned nonchalantly to finish the inning. Known for his fascination with aviation, Gomez often fixed his attention on planes, much to McCarthy's frustration. A humorous interaction occurred when McCarthy jokingly reprimanded Gomez for his daydreaming, with Gomez responding that he had full control of the ball while watching the plane.