Lefty Gomez
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 throughout his career and life.
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| Full name at birth | Vernon Louis Gomez
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| Date of birth | 26 November 1908
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| Place of birth | Rodeo, CA
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| Date of death | 17 February 1989
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| Age | 80 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Greenbrae, CA
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| Resting place | Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, San Rafael, CA
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| Occupation | Former Major League Baseball Player
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| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm)
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| Weight | 173 lbs (79 kg)
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| High school | Richmond (San Francisco, CA)
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Lefty Gomez is known for his role in the documentary The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014) as Self - Yankees Pitcher.
He is also known for his role in the TV special 1979 MLB All-Star Game (1979) as Himself - AL Honorary Captain.
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