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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
=== Personal === | === Personal === | ||
- | * Resided in Sonora, California in 1955. | + | * Resided in Sonora, California in 1952 and 1955. |
- | * Self-identified as being of Irish-Italian ancestry. | + | * Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry in 1952, and of Irish-Italian ancestry in 1955. |
- | * Single in 1955. | + | * Single in 1952 and 1955. |
+ | * Listed hobby as hunting in 1955. | ||
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
* Was selected the most valuable athlete in high school in 1950. | * Was selected the most valuable athlete in high school in 1950. | ||
+ | * Graduated from Sonora High School in 1950 and played baseball, football and basketball. | ||
* Played American Legion ball in Sonora. | * Played American Legion ball in Sonora. | ||
=== Outside of baseball === | === Outside of baseball === | ||
- | * Was recently discharged from the U.S. Army after two years of service. | + | * Was a carpenter's helper during the off-season in 1952. |
+ | * Was "recently discharged" from the U.S. Army after two years of service in 1955. | ||
=== Contract signing === | === Contract signing === | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
+ | * {{cite-book | title=1952 Pioneer League Index}} | ||
* {{cite-book | title=1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition)}} |
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[edit] Profile
[edit] Personal
- Resided in Sonora, California in 1952 and 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry in 1952, and of Irish-Italian ancestry in 1955.
- Single in 1952 and 1955.
- Listed hobby as hunting in 1955.
[edit] Pre-professional career
- Was selected the most valuable athlete in high school in 1950.
- Graduated from Sonora High School in 1950 and played baseball, football and basketball.
- Played American Legion ball in Sonora.
[edit] Outside of baseball
- Was a carpenter's helper during the off-season in 1952.
- Was "recently discharged" from the U.S. Army after two years of service in 1955.
[edit] Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Tony Robello of the Saint Louis Browns.
[edit] Sources
- 1952 Pioneer League Index.
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).