Lefty Gomez

Vernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez (November 26, 1908 – February 17, 1989) was a Mexican-American left-handed major league pitcher who played in the American League for the New York Yankees between 1930 and 1942.

Lefty Gomez
Pitcher
Born: (1908-11-26)November 26, 1908 Rodeo, California
Died: February 17, 1989(1989-02-17) (aged 80) Greenbrae, California
Batted: Left Threw: Left
debut
April 29, 1930, for the New York Yankees
Last appearance
May 23, 1943, for the Washington Senators
Career statistics
Win-Loss record	189-102
Earned run average	3.34
Strikeouts	1,468
Teams
New York Yankees (1930–1942) Washington Senators (1943)
Career highlights and awards
7× All-Star selection (1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939) 5× World Series champion (1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939)
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Induction	1972
Election Method	Veteran's Committee