Richard Pierce
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Richard Pierce | |
Richard Alvin Pierce | |
Bat/Throw: | R/R |
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Height: | 5' 11" |
Weight: | 160 |
Born: | 1934-8-9 at Bell, CA (US) |
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Compton, California in 1953.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Compton High School in 1952.
- Played baseball, football and basketball in high school.
- Attended Compton Junior College during the off-season in 1953.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Rosey Gilhousen of the Hollywood Stars.
Sources
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).