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Ross Youngs
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(b. April 10, 1897 - d. October 22, 1927)
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| Ross Youngs was a star on four straight pennant winners for John McGraw's Giants in the early 1920s. He soon was McGraw's favorite and one of the game's best hitters. On the verge of greatness, in 1925 Youngs's skills deserted him and his average fell nearly 100 points. Diagnosed with Bright's disease, a terminal kidney disorder, Youngs gamely played one more season and died in 1927. He had a .322 career batting average with 1,491 hits and 812 runs scored. |
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Inducted in 1972
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1922 W503 Ross
Youngs #27 SGC 10 POOR
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| Card Details Below: |
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| Year(s): |
1922 |
| ACC Set Designation: |
W503 |
| Set Name: |
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| Country: |
United States |
| Description: |
Issued circa 1922, this 64-card set of blank-backed
cards, measuring 1-3/4" X 2-3/4", feature black and white
player photos surrounded by a white border. The player's name and
team appear on the card, along with a card number in either the
left or right bottom corner. There is no indication of the set's
producer, although it is believed the cards were issued with candy
or gum. |
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