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Scouts Played A Big Part In The Yanks' Success
Yankees talent scout Bill Essick shaped the team by urging mothers to sign contracts for future stars. He helped land Joe Gordon, Joe DiMaggio, Lefty Gomez, Frank Crosetti, Jerry Priddy, Johnny Sturm, and Normie Branch. Essick’s wheeling and dealing and private knee exam for DiMaggio boosted the Yankees’ success, with Gordon starring in a World Series run and a .500 average. His next target is Johnny Lindell, a 6-foot-2, 198-pounder from Arcadia, California, with past stints in Oakland and Kansas City.
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Dillon Graham
AP Feature Service
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