No one hit home runs the way Babe did. They were something special. They were like homing pigeons. The ball would leave the bat, pause briefly, suddenly gain its bearings, then take off for the stands.

He was also known for his colorful personality and humor throughout his career and life. A left-handed pitcher Gomez played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees between 1930 and 1942 and for the Washington Senators in 1943. Vernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez (November 26 1908 – February 17 1989) was an American professional baseball player.