Al Forthmann

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Latest revision as of 15:13, 22 June 2010

Al Forthmann
John Albert Forthmann
Bat/Throw:	R/R
Height:	5' 8"
Weight:	160
Born:	1935-8-30 at Berkeley, CA (US)

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Al Forthmann was a professional player and manager.

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Contents 1 Profile 1.1 Personal 1.2 Pre-professional career 1.3 Contract signing 2 Sources

Profile

Personal

• Resided in Hollywood, California in 1955.
• Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
• Listed hobbies as hunting and fishing.
• Single in 1955.

Pre-professional career

• Graduated from Loyola High School in 1953.
• Played baseball and football in high school.
• Once stole eight bases in a 7-inning high school game against Leusinger.
• Attended Los Angeles City College during the off-season as of 1955.

Contract signing

• Was signed to his first professional contract by John Moore of the Milwaukee Braves.

Sources

• 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).