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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Resided in Berkeley, California in 1952. | * Resided in Berkeley, California in 1952. | ||
* Self-identified as being of French ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of French ancestry. | ||
- | * | + | * Listed hobbies as hunting and movies. |
- | * Shows he was born on May 25, 1912 per the Social Security Death Index account | + | * Shows he was born on May 25, 1912 per the Social Security Death Index account number 352-05-1508. |
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* Broke his kneecap in July, 1940 and stayed out of action the remainder of the year. | * Broke his kneecap in July, 1940 and stayed out of action the remainder of the year. | ||
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* Graduated from high school in 1931. | * Graduated from high school in 1931. | ||
- | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
- | * Established a major league record for playing 154 games without hitting into a double play | + | * Established a major league record for playing 154 games without hitting into a double play in 1935. |
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* Led the 1935 National League in runs scored with 133 and stolen bases with 22. | * Led the 1935 National League in runs scored with 133 and stolen bases with 22. | ||
* Led the 1937 National League in stolen bases with 23. | * Led the 1937 National League in stolen bases with 23. | ||
* Led the 1943 National League in bases on balls received with 103. | * Led the 1943 National League in bases on balls received with 103. | ||
* Led the 1944 National League in bases on balls received with 101. | * Led the 1944 National League in bases on balls received with 101. | ||
- | * Played in three World Series, 10 games, was at bat 29 times,scored two runs on four hits, | + | * Played in three World Series, 10 games, was at bat 29 times,scored two runs on four hits, batted .138 had one double and two runs batted in. |
- | + | * Took part in the 1936, 1943 and 1944 All Star games as a member of the National League team; was at bat nine times, scored two runs, got two hits, batted .22, got one home run and two runs batted in. | |
- | * Took part in the 1936, 1943 and 1944 All Star games as a member of the National League team; | + | |
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- | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
- | * Was signed to his first contract after graduating from high school in 1931 by the San | + | * Was signed to his first contract after graduating from high school in 1931 by the San Francisco Seals. |
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* Was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1941. | * Was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1941. | ||
* Signed with the Oakland Oaks as a free agent in 1950. | * Signed with the Oakland Oaks as a free agent in 1950. | ||
- | = | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | * {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | ||
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* Resided in Berkeley, California in 1953. | * Resided in Berkeley, California in 1953. | ||
- | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
* Was named manager of Oakland in December of 1952. | * Was named manager of Oakland in December of 1952. | ||
- | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} |
Revision as of 13:22, 12 May 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Berkeley, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of French ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as hunting and movies.
- Shows he was born on May 25, 1912 per the Social Security Death Index account number 352-05-1508.
- Broke his kneecap in July, 1940 and stayed out of action the remainder of the year.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from high school in 1931.
Achievements
- Established a major league record for playing 154 games without hitting into a double play in 1935.
- Led the 1935 National League in runs scored with 133 and stolen bases with 22.
- Led the 1937 National League in stolen bases with 23.
- Led the 1943 National League in bases on balls received with 103.
- Led the 1944 National League in bases on balls received with 101.
- Played in three World Series, 10 games, was at bat 29 times,scored two runs on four hits, batted .138 had one double and two runs batted in.
- Took part in the 1936, 1943 and 1944 All Star games as a member of the National League team; was at bat nine times, scored two runs, got two hits, batted .22, got one home run and two runs batted in.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract after graduating from high school in 1931 by the San Francisco Seals.
- Was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1941.
- Signed with the Oakland Oaks as a free agent in 1950.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Berkeley, California in 1953.
Contract signing
- Was named manager of Oakland in December of 1952.
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.