Wilcy Moore, as rookie, had the league’s best E.R.A.
His twenty-seven Yankees were the best team of their day.

Ken Boyer could field third like Clete, but hit a whole lot more.
His grand slam off Al Downing turned the series, sixty-four.

Bobby Murcer replaced Mantle out in center field.
He played, coached and broadcast games ’til cancer made him yield.

Todd Stottlemyre served Toronto’s Blue Jays well.
He was an o.k. pitcher, not as good as father Mel.