Career: Jerry Lumpe was a Yankee prospect who put up impressive minor league numbers but wasn't quite good enough to carve out a spot in their packed lineup in the second half of the 1950s. He spent the early 50s climbing their ladder and serving Uncle Sam.
Lumpe was a utility infielder on the solid Yankee clubs that played the Braves in the 1957 and 1958 Series and won a ring. Like so many 'close, but not quite good enough' Yankees he found himself shipped to Kansas City in 1959. There he established himself as an everyday player and had a good career with the Athletics and Tigers. He was an All-Star in 1964 and from 1959 through his last season (1967) Lumpe hit nearly .270.
Lumpe was a coach for the Athletics (under Dick Williams) in 1971 and then went into the banking and insurance businesses.
In 1960: His numbers were close to his career norms as he had 8 homers and 53 BRI to go along with a .272 average.
Off The Charts: In 1994 Lumpe was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall Of fame. The ballfield in Warsaw, Missouri is named in his honor.
The Card: The cartoon shows Lumpe combing his two off-season hobbies, fishing and golf. Clever. Here's a closeup.
Looks like he was solid against the Yankees. He's a legned in my book.
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