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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 Irish-German ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry. | ||
- | * | + | * Listed hobby as duck hunting. |
- | * Says winning his first pro game, a 3-2 decision in 12 innings in 1946 when he was with | + | * Says winning his first pro game, a 3-2 decision in 12 innings in 1946 when he was with Idaho Falls in the Pioneer League was his greatest thrill. |
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* Switched from the outfield to the mound in 1946. | * Switched from the outfield to the mound in 1946. | ||
* A sore arm and other ailments sidelined him and he is trying a comeback in 1952 in the outfield. | * A sore arm and other ailments sidelined him and he is trying a comeback in 1952 in the outfield. | ||
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* His baseball team won the championship for two years in high school. | * His baseball team won the championship for two years in high school. | ||
- | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
- | * | + | * Was a stock clerk during the off-season. |
- | == Relatives == | + | === Relatives === |
- | * | + | * Was a cousin of Chick Hafey who was a former major league player.. |
- | * | + | * Was a brother of Bud Hafey who is a professional player. |
- | * | + | * Was a brother of Tom Hafey who is a professional player. |
- | == Career notes == | + | === Career notes === |
* 1942 Shows "Inactive" | * 1942 Shows "Inactive" | ||
* 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)" | * 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)" | ||
* 1950 Shows "Inactive" | * 1950 Shows "Inactive" | ||
- | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
- | * Sold by Oakland to Cleveland in 1948 for a reported $65,000.00 and players George Metkovich | + | * Sold by Oakland to Cleveland in 1948 for a reported $65,000.00 and players George Metkovich and Les Webber. |
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= Sources == | = Sources == | ||
* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | * {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | ||
- | * | + | * {{cite-ssdi|ssn=546-28-6159}} |
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Berkeley, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
- Listed hobby as duck hunting.
- Says winning his first pro game, a 3-2 decision in 12 innings in 1946 when he was with Idaho Falls in the Pioneer League was his greatest thrill.
- Switched from the outfield to the mound in 1946.
- A sore arm and other ailments sidelined him and he is trying a comeback in 1952 in the outfield.
Pre-professional career
- Attended high school in Oakland, California.
- Won letters in baseball in high school.
- His baseball team won the championship for two years in high school.
Outside of baseball
- Was a stock clerk during the off-season.
Relatives
- Was a cousin of Chick Hafey who was a former major league player..
- Was a brother of Bud Hafey who is a professional player.
- Was a brother of Tom Hafey who is a professional player.
Career notes
- 1942 Shows "Inactive"
- 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)"
- 1950 Shows "Inactive"
Contract signing
- Sold by Oakland to Cleveland in 1948 for a reported $65,000.00 and players George Metkovich and Les Webber.
Sources =
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 546-28-6159).