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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Vancouver, Washington in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
- Listed hobby as sports.
- Striking out a pinch hitter that had just come down from one of the higher classification clubs in a close game was his greatest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Attended high school in Vancouver, Washington.
- Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
- Attended Clark Junior College.
- Was named outstanding athlete at Clark Junior College.
- Attended Portland University and finishing his last year in 1951.
- Played semi-pro ball but no Legion ball.
Outside of baseball
- During the war he was a radarman with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific participating in nine major battles.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Vancouver, Washington in 1953.
Achievements
- Led the 1952 Pacific Coast League in wild pitches with 13.
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.