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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Resided in Jamestown, New York in 1953. | * Resided in Jamestown, New York in 1953. | ||
* Self-identified as being of irish ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of irish ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobbies as movies and dancing. |
* Helping three clubs to win pennants is his greatest thrill in baseball. | * Helping three clubs to win pennants is his greatest thrill in baseball. | ||
* Has only hit three home runs in his entire career! | * Has only hit three home runs in his entire career! | ||
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
* Won three letters in baseball at Pikesville Academy. | * Won three letters in baseball at Pikesville Academy. | ||
| - | * Won two baseball letters at the University | + | * Won two baseball letters at the University of Kentucky. |
* Played semi-pro ball in the coal fields. | * Played semi-pro ball in the coal fields. | ||
| - | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
* Led the 1949 Pacific Coast League in sacrifice hits with 22. | * Led the 1949 Pacific Coast League in sacrifice hits with 22. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * | + | * Was a locomotive fireman during the off-season. |
= Source == | = Source == | ||
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* Resided in Jamestown, New York in 1954. | * Resided in Jamestown, New York in 1954. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Kentucky Scottish, Irish, and English ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Kentucky Scottish, Irish, and English ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobbies as fishing and golf. |
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* Attended Pikeville College for two years. | * Attended Pikeville College for two years. | ||
* Played basketball at Pikeville College. | * Played basketball at Pikeville College. | ||
| - | * Attended the University | + | * Attended the University of Kentucky for one year. |
| - | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
* Led the 1942 Canadian-American League shortstops in fielding average with .947. | * Led the 1942 Canadian-American League shortstops in fielding average with .947. | ||
* Led the 1944 Pacific Coast League shortstops in assists with 520. | * Led the 1944 Pacific Coast League shortstops in assists with 520. | ||
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* Led the 1945 Pacific Coast League in triples with 13. | * Led the 1945 Pacific Coast League in triples with 13. | ||
| - | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} | ||
Revision as of 19:51, 28 April 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Jamestown, New York in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of irish ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as movies and dancing.
- Helping three clubs to win pennants is his greatest thrill in baseball.
- Has only hit three home runs in his entire career!
Pre-professional career
- Won three letters in baseball at Pikesville Academy.
- Won two baseball letters at the University of Kentucky.
- Played semi-pro ball in the coal fields.
Achievements
- Led the 1949 Pacific Coast League in sacrifice hits with 22.
Outside of baseball
- Was a locomotive fireman during the off-season.
Source =
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Jamestown, New York in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of Kentucky Scottish, Irish, and English ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as fishing and golf.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Pikeville College Academy School in 1937.
- Played basketball at Pikesville College Academy.
- Attended Pikeville College for two years.
- Played basketball at Pikeville College.
- Attended the University of Kentucky for one year.
Achievements
- Led the 1942 Canadian-American League shortstops in fielding average with .947.
- Led the 1944 Pacific Coast League shortstops in assists with 520.
- Led the 1946 Pacific Coast League shortstops in putouts with 346.
- Led the 1947 Pacific Coast League shortstops in fielding average with .961.
- Led the 1945 Pacific Coast League in triples with 13.
Sources
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
