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Thomas was a quick, 5'9" 165-lb catcher who had his best season (six HR, 31 RBI) in 1957 as a Giants rookie. In one of the worst trades in Phillies history, the Puerto Rican-born Thomas was obtained with Ruben Gomez after the 1958 season for pitcher Jack Sanford, who in 1962 won 24 games for the Giants. (AL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » December 3, 1958: The Giants trade P Ruben Gomez and C Valmy Thomas to the Phils for P Jack Sanford. Sanford, who slipped in his sophomore year will win 24 games in 1962, including 16 in a row, while leading the Giants to a pennant. The Phils Carpenter will later rue, "it was the worst trade I ever made."