James Davis
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James Davis | |
James Clayton Davis Jr. | |
Bat/Throw: | R/R |
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Height: | 6' 1" |
Weight: | 200 |
Born: | 1934-3-31 at Braggs, AL (US) |
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Braggs, Alabama in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of English ancestry.
- Shows his hobby is bird hunting.
- Pitching a one-hitter against Bristol, Appalachian League, 1952 was his biggest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Hayneville High School in 1952.
- Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
Outside of baseball
- Does cattle and wood hauling during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Signed to his first contract by Mercer Harris of the Saint Louis Cardinals.
Sources
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).