Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Vernon "Lefty" Gomez
Photographed By Erik Lander, September 3, 2007
1. Vernon "Lefty" Gomez Marker
New York Yankees 1930 - 42Known for his excellent wit as he was fast with a quip and a pitch. Set World Series record with 6 wins and no defeats. Had four 20 win seasons leading Yankees to seven pennants and six championships
Erected by New York Yankees August 2 1987
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 40° 49.785′ N, 73° 55.568′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. Marker is at the intersection of 161st. St. and River Ave. on 161st. St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronx NY 10451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Vincent McCarthy (here, next to this marker); Philip Francis Rizzuto (here, next to this marker); Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing (here, next to this marker); Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (here, next to this marker); Thurman Munson (here, next to this marker); Ron Guidry (here, next to this marker); Miller James Huggins
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More about this marker. Located in Monument Park in Yankee Stadium
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 377 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on February 16, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photo 1. submitted on March 22, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
