Portrait of Gus Mancuso, catcher for the New York Yankees. Big League Chewing Gum (R-319) series. Printed on front: "Gus Mancuso, Big League chewing gum, G.G. Co., 1933." Printed on back: "No. 31, Gus Mancuso, New York Giants. Although he is now catcher in the big league, Gus Mancuso started his career as a high school pitcher, only went behind the bat when the team needed a catcher, and has stuck to it ever since. Started professional career in Texas League after starring in City League in Houston. Went to St. Louis Cardinals in 1928, but didn't win a regular place until 1930. Last year caught 103 games, batting .284. Traded to New York Giants, October, 1932. Born in Galveston, Texas, 1905. Bats and throws right-handed, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs around 170 pounds. This is one of a series of 240 baseball stars. Big League chewing gum, Goudey Gum Co., Boston. Made by the originators of Indian gum, G.G. Co., 1933."
