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From SABR Encyclopedia
Resigned as manager of Lubbock (West Texas-New Mexico League) on May 29, 1954 with a 9-20 record. He was replaced by Bill Metzig.
"Parade of Pilots", pg 33. The Sporting News, 1954-06-09.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Gardena, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-Indian ancestry.
- Shows his hobbies are bronco busting, hunting and fishing.
- Rode in a number of rodeos and has had a fling at professional boxing and wrestling.
- Says that early in his career he was a member of the Saint Louis Cardinals and his contract was
assigned to 13 different clubs in one year.
Pre-professional career
- Attended high school in Bellville, Texas.
- Played baseball and football in high school.
Achievements
- Led the 1937 East Texas League in earned run average with 2.65, games won with 32 and
strikeouts with 233.
- Led the 1948 Pacific Coast League in games won with 19.
Outside of baseball
- Is a railroad brakeman during the off-season.
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- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.