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From SABR Encyclopedia
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Portland, Oregon in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Norwegian ancestry.
- Listed hunting among his hobbies.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Washington High School in Portland in 1951 and played baseball and basketball.
- Attended the University of Oregon for one year.
- Played American Legion ball for the Portland team which won the state championship.
- Signed to his first contract by Eddie Montague of the New York Giants.
Outside of baseball
- Attended Portland State College during the off-season.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 544-34-0029).