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* {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | ||
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+ | == Profile == | ||
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+ | === Personal === | ||
+ | * Resided in San Diego, California in 1954. | ||
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+ | == Achievements == | ||
+ | * Pitched two shutout wins over the champion San Jose club in the 1952 California League playoff, | ||
+ | the only defeats the San Jose club sustained in either round. | ||
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+ | == Source == | ||
+ | * {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} |
Revision as of 15:57, 21 January 2010
Contents |
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).
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Diego, California in 1954.
Achievements
- Pitched two shutout wins over the champion San Jose club in the 1952 California League playoff,
the only defeats the San Jose club sustained in either round.
Source
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).