Search Lefty Gomez Lefty Gomez Vernon Louis Gomez Born: November 26, 1908, Rodeo, California Died: February 17, 1989, Greenbrae, California Bats: left Throws: left Elected to Hall of Fame by Committee on Baseball Veterans: 1972 Tall and lanky, Vernon Lefty Gomez baffled the opposition with a blazing fastball and sweeping curve, while entertaining teammates with his wit and good humor. He was a ...

Vernon Lefty G mez November 26, 1908 - Feb 17, 1989 Birthplace: Rodeo, California Died: Greenbrae, California Height: 6'2 Weight: 170 Related Info Lefty Gomez's career stats and highlights. Lefty Gomez's biography in Spanish. As a pitcher for the New York Yankees in the 1930s, Baseball Hall of Famer Vernon Lefty G mez (#11) was a major force in helping the Yankees win five American League ...