Dixie Walker
Portrait of Dixie Walker, right fielder for the New York Yankees. Diamond Stars series. Printed on front: "'Dixie' Walker." Handwritten on front: "R.F." Printed on back: "Diamond Stars, no. 12. Batting tips - Be relaxed. 'Dixie' Walker, son of a famous father and the man who is expected to fill Babe Ruth's shoes when the great Yankee slugger retires, is an example of a batter who stands easily and perfectly relaxed at the plate. To get results against curve pitching and a change of pace, batters must have complete freedom of movement. The waist and wrists are the pivotal points of the batting swing, and any tendency to tighten or freeze movements at these points spoils rhythm and timing. Nervous batters are usually rigid and stiff. If you feel uneasy at the plate, step out of the batter's box, as is your right, until the nervousness has disappeared. Austen Lake, Boston American. Fred Walker. Born Villirica, Ga. 23 years old, 6 ft. 1 1/2 inches, 175 pounds; bats left, throws right. 1933 average .274. One of 240 major league players with playing tips. [Copyright] 1934, National Chicle Co., Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A."
- Resource ID:
- hr000920
- Subject:
- Walker, Dixie (Fred E.), 1910-1982
- Baseball players--New York (State)--New York
- New York Yankees (Baseball team)
- Baseball cards
- Publisher:
- National Chicle Co.
- Date:
- 1934
- Format:
- 1 baseball card : col. ; 3 x 2.5 in.
- Department:
- Ernie Harwell Sports Collection
- Location:
- Baseball cards-National Chicle Co.-Diamond Stars-1934-Walker, Dixie
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.