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- | * Resided in San Diego, California 1953. | + | * Resided in San Diego, California in 1953. |
* Self-identified as being of English ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of English ancestry. | ||
* Shows he was born on January 12, 1935. | * Shows he was born on January 12, 1935. |
Revision as of 17:13, 16 January 2010
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Diego, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of English ancestry.
- Shows he was born on January 12, 1935.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from San Diego High School in 1952.
- Played baseball in high school.
- Played American Legion ball for San Diego Post #364 who were the National runners-up in 1952.
Outside of baseball
- Is an electrician during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Jack Fournier of the Chicago Cubs.
Source
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).