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From SABR Encyclopedia
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Danish-Irish ancestry.
- Shows his hobbies are playing piano and fishing.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Franklin High School in 1952.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
Achievements
- Pitched a no-hit game while in high school.
Outside of baseball
- Will attend college during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Gordon (Deacon) L. Jones of the New York Yankees.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1954.
- Shows his hobbies are playing piano, harmonica, ukelele and guitar, collecting records, playing
golf and bowling.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Glendale College.
Outside of baseball
- Is a student during the off-season.
- Is presently in the U. S. Naval Reserve.
Source
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).