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[edit] Profile
[edit] Personal
- Resided in Kansas City, Kansas in 1954 and 1955.
- Single in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Yugoslavian ancestry.
- Listed hobby as dancing.
[edit] Pre-professional career
- Graduated from United States Air Force Institute.
- Played football and basketball at the United States Air Force Institute.
- Attended Kansas City Junior College.
- Attended the University of California at Los Angeles.
- Played football at the University of California at Los Angeles.
[edit] Outside of baseball
- Was a student during the off-season in 1954.
- Served in the U.S. Air Force for two and one-half years.
[edit] Contract signing
- Was signed to his first professional contract by Jack Fournier of the Chicago Cubs.
[edit] Sources
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).