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{{person-narrative-stub}} == Profile == === Personal === * Resided in Tampa, Florida in 1953. * Was presented a check for $2,800.00 by the fans of Syracuse in 1949 after a "night" in his honor: this "night" for this popular flyhawk was to help meet expenses for one of his twin daughters who need a expensive, serious heart operation that had only been performed less than 10 times before in the nation's history. === Pre-professional career === * Led the San Diego Post Number 6 team to the National American Legion title in 1942 beating Berwyn, Illinois for the crown. === Outside of baseball === * Served in the Armed Forces in 1944 and 1945. === Contract signing === * Was outstanding amateur player in the country in 1942 when Cincinnati signed him to his first pro contract. == Source == * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}}
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