Leo Durocher

Portrait of Leo Durocher, manager for the New York Giants. (T232) series. Printed on front: "Leo Durocher, manager, New York Giants. Born: W. Springfield, Mass., 7-27 '06. Height: 5-9. Weight: 175. Leo managed the Giants into the most exciting pennant ever won in the National League in 1951. One of the most knowledgeable of baseball men, Leo has been a manager since 1939. Before coming to the Giants in July 1948, Leo was the Brooklyn leader. As a player he appeared in the majors with the Yankees, Reds, Cardinals and Dodgers. A colorful personality. 1952 Red Man All-Star team National League series, player #1." Printed on back: "Red Man's double-header for baseball fans! 1. 52 full-color picture cards of Red Man's all-star major league baseball players. 2. Free of extra cost, big league style baseball cap! (see details below). Look at the other side of this card. You'll find a full-color picture and story of one of the 52 famous stars on the Red Man big league teams -- 25 top players in the American League and 25 in the National League -- all selected by editor J.G. Taylor Spink of baseball's bible, "The Sporting News," plus the 1951 World Series managers, Casey Stengel of the Yankees and Leo Durocher of the Giants. Save these pictures -- trade these duplicates with your friends. These prints are found only in packages of famous Red Man chewing tobacco. And that's not all. You can get the special Red Man bonus -- a big league style baseball cap at no extra cost to you! Just cut off and save the valuable stub below. When you have collected 50 of these stubs, mail them to Red Man, Box 68, Toledo 6, Ohio. You will receive a baseball cap with the insignia of any major league team that you choose. Be sure to state your name and address, the name of your favorite major league baseball team and your cap size (small, medium and large). This offer expires March 31, 1953. These baseball cards are for Red Man 'chewers' and their boys. Save this valuable stub for your Red Man big league style baseball cap."