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From SABR Encyclopedia
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
- Listed hobby as golf.
- His most interesting baseball experience as of 1954 was "While playing in San Fernando a pop fly hit me on the head and I never felt it."
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1953.
- Played baseball and football in high school.
- Attended Valley Junior College during the off-season in 1954.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Ross Gilhousen of the Hollywood Stars.
Sources
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).