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From SABR Encyclopedia
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Oakland, California in 1953.
- Resided in Alameda, California in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of German-Irish-Dutch ancestry (1953) and German-Irish ancestry (1955).
- Listed hobbies as movies and reading.
- Single in 1955.
- Knocking out the same umpire, John Christoph in the California League, twice in one season with foul balls was his most unusual experience in baseball as of 1953.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Oakland Tech High School in 1951.
- Played baseball in high school.
- Played American Legion ball for Captain Bill Erwin Post #337 of Oakland who were the champions in 1949-1950.
Outside of baseball
- Was a stockman during the off-season in 1953.
- Was "recently discharged" from the U.S. Army after 21 months of service in 1955.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Bill Marshall of the Milwaukee Braves.
Sources
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).