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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Birmingham, Alabama in 1953.
- Was named manager of the Birmingham Barons in 1952 during the season, replacing Al Vincent.
- Drew three bases on balls and got a hit in his other time at bat in his first pro game.
Pre-professional carrer
- Attended Darling Prep School.
- Played basketball, football and baseball in prep school.
- Attended the University of Georgia but did not graduate.
- Played baseball and football at the University of Georgia.
- Played American Legion ball in Atlanta in 1941.
Outside of baseball
- Served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 through 1945.
Career notes
- 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)"
Sources =
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 259-16-2923).