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- Source: Obituary in the Columbian (WA), 12/28/2008
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Vancouver, Washington in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
- Shows his hobby is 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.
Source =
- 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.
Source =
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.