Rigby man's grandfather was 'the best second baseman in the big leagues,' and new book tells his story

Rigby man's grandfather was 'the best second baseman in the big leagues,' and new book tells his story

Joe Gordon, left, was a second baseman for the New York Yankees from 1938-1946. He later played four seasons for the Cleveland Indians. His daughter and grandson just published a book, right, about his life. | Photo on left courtesy National Baseball Hall of Fame, photo on right courtesy Barnes & Noble RIGBY — Erik Simpson was in college when he realized the significance of his grandfather’s baseball career. The 60-year-old Rigby man is the co-a…