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* Was captain of his high school baseball team. | * Was captain of his high school baseball team. | ||
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== Outside of baseball == | == Outside of baseball == |
Revision as of 14:50, 18 January 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Francisco, California in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of German, Dutch, Irish and Spanish ancestry.
- Shows his hobbies are listening to records and cars.
- His ambition is "to be the best shortstop Boston ever had, including Joe Cronin!"
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Mission High School in 1952.
- Played basketball and baseball in high school.
- Was captain of his high school baseball team.
- Played amateur ball with Syl's Service Team, Herzog Motors and New Pisa Restaurant.
Outside of baseball
- Is a rate clerk during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first professional contract by Charlie Wallgren of the Boston Red Sox.
Relatives
- His father played professional baseball.
Source
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).