When we look back at the great Yankee teams of the ’40s and ’50s, certain names automatically come to mind. DiMaggio, Rizzuto, Berra, Mantle, and Ford define the era. The five players just mentioned are all enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame. Additionally, they have all had the honor of having their numbers retired by the Yankees. Without question, they are deservedly counted among the greatest players in the history of baseball.
Unfortunately, it is all too easy to overlook some of the other special players from those spectacular Yankee teams. One great Yankee that is frequently forgotten today is star pitcher Allie Reynolds.