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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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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.

Career notes

  • 1945 Shows "Inactive"

Source =

  • 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.



Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Gardena, California in 1953.

Source =

  • 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
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