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== Profile ==

=== Personal ===
* Resided in Berkeley, California in 1952.
* Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
* Listed hobby as duck hunting.
* Says winning his first pro game, a 3-2 decision in 12 innings in 1946 when he was with  Idaho Falls in the Pioneer League was his greatest thrill.
* Switched from the outfield to the mound in 1946.
* A sore arm and other ailments sidelined him and he is trying a comeback in 1952 in the outfield.

=== Pre-professional career ===
* Attended high school in Oakland, California.
* Won letters in baseball in high school.
* His baseball team won the championship for two years in high school.

=== Outside of baseball ===
* Was a stock clerk during the off-season.

=== Relatives ===
* Was a cousin of Chick Hafey who was a former major league player..
* Was a brother of Bud Hafey who is a professional player.
* Was a brother of Tom Hafey who is a professional player.

=== Career notes ===
* 1942              Shows "Inactive"
* 1943, 1944, 1945  Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)"
* 1950              Shows "Inactive"

=== Contract signing ===
* Sold by Oakland to Cleveland in 1948 for a reported $65,000.00 and players George Metkovich and Les Webber.

= Sources ==
* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}}
* {{cite-ssdi|ssn=546-28-6159}}