Gene Bearden was a left-handed knuckleball pitcher who in 1948 completed a remarkable rookie season by closing out the Cleveland Indians' last World Series championship. As a rookie he emerged as the star of the Indians' pitching staff going 20-7 with a league-leading 2.43 ERA and he completing 15 of his 29 starts with six shutouts. In the World Series he would win Game 3 and earned the save in Game 5 to clinch the series. He had a 1949 card issued, client wanted a 1948 version so here is his 1948 Leaf custom rookie card.
Tom Johnson played 18 seasons of pro hockey including 17 with NHL appearances. He was a member of the Canadiens from 1947-49 until 1962-63 before ending his career with 2 more seasons as a Bruin. During his career he was part of 6 Stanley Cup winning teams, was voted to the 1st All-Star Team and the 2nd All-Star Team on 2 occasions and won the Norris trophy in 1959. He would appear on 13 vintage hockey cards but was left out of the 1953-54 Parkie card set.