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yankees.lhblogs.com - 12/8/2008
Steinbrenner pleased with Hall selection
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Howard Rubenstein has issued a statement attributed to George Steinbrenner: “As a young man in Cleveland, I remember what a spectacular ballplayer Joe Gordon was. He was a great second baseman, a great Yankee and an inspiration to millions of Americans for many years. The Yankees are ...

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Zell's Pinstripe Blog:  Joe Gordon elected to the Hall of Fame through Vets Committee

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Joe Gordon elected to the Hall of Fame through Vets Committee
Zell's Pinstripe Blog — ... Bob Feller, who played with Gordon for the Indians from 1947-50. “He was always in front of the ball.” “We are thrilled and proud to welcome Joe Gordon to the Hall of Fame family,” said Hall of Fame chairman of the board Jane Forbes Clark. “The Veterans Committee for this ballot had the challenge of considering players who retired long ago, but the Hall of Famers and historians on the committee did their homework with diligence and effort, and we thank them.” according to The LoHud Yankees Blog   …..Howard Rubenstein issued a statement attributed to George Steinbrenner: “As ...

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