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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Resided in Pacoima, California in 1954. | * Resided in Pacoima, California in 1954. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobbies as hunting and fishing. |
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* Played baseball, basketball and football at Saint John's University. | * Played baseball, basketball and football at Saint John's University. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * | + | * Was engaged in public relations work during the off-season in 1954. |
| - | * Served in the U. S. Army for 21 months. | + | * Served in the U.S. Army for 21 months. |
| - | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
* Led the 1950 Pioneer League in stolen bases with 34. | * Led the 1950 Pioneer League in stolen bases with 34. | ||
* Led the 1953 California League in hits with 181. | * Led the 1953 California League in hits with 181. | ||
| - | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
* Was signed to his first contract by Cy Slapnicka. | * Was signed to his first contract by Cy Slapnicka. | ||
| - | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} | ||
| - | * | + | * {{cite-ssdi|ssn=472-20-4177}} |
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[edit] Profile
[edit] Personal
- Resided in Pacoima, California in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as hunting and fishing.
[edit] Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Cretin High School in Saint Paul in 1945.
- Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
- Graduated from Saint John's University in Minnesota with a B.A. Degree.
- Played baseball, basketball and football at Saint John's University.
[edit] Outside of baseball
- Was engaged in public relations work during the off-season in 1954.
- Served in the U.S. Army for 21 months.
[edit] Achievements
- Led the 1950 Pioneer League in stolen bases with 34.
- Led the 1953 California League in hits with 181.
[edit] Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Cy Slapnicka.
[edit] Sources
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 472-20-4177).
