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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Self-identified as being of English-Indian-Spanish ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of English-Indian-Spanish ancestry. | ||
* Shows his hobbies are hunting and fishing. | * Shows his hobbies are hunting and fishing. | ||
| - | * Pitching against Jerry Coleman in a semi-pro tourney last year was his most | + | * Pitching against Jerry Coleman in a semi-pro tourney last year was his most interesting experience. |
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* Pitched semi-pro ball for the Stockton Merchants and Waterloo A.C. | * Pitched semi-pro ball for the Stockton Merchants and Waterloo A.C. | ||
| - | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
* Was signed to his first contract by Bill Marshall of the Milwaukee Braves. | * Was signed to his first contract by Bill Marshall of the Milwaukee Braves. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | ||
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Revision as of 13:12, 8 April 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Stockton, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of English-Indian-Spanish ancestry.
- Shows his hobbies are hunting and fishing.
- Pitching against Jerry Coleman in a semi-pro tourney last year was his most interesting experience.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Stockton in 1952.
- Participated in baseball, football, basketball and boxing in high school.
- Attends Fresno State College during the off-season.
- Pitched semi-pro ball for the Stockton Merchants and Waterloo A.C.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Bill Marshall of the Milwaukee Braves.
Sources
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
Social Security Death Index (SSN: 557-42-2878).
