He showed the ability to keep opposing batters off balance with a baffling variety of deliveries .
When Bonham arrived in New York in 1940 at age 26 , the club was 11.5 games behind the American League - leading Detroit Tigers .
Bonham showed the ability to keep opposing batters off balance with a baffling variety of deliveries .
When Bonham arrived in New York in 1940 at age 26 , the club was 11.5 games behind the American League - leading Detroit Tigers .