From SABR Encyclopedia
William Walter Whiteko
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"Bill"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 5' 10"
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Weight:
| 165
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Born:
| 1934-4-22 at LaBelle, PA (US)
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William Whiteko was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in LaBelle, Pennsylvania in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Slovak and Italian ancestry.
- Single in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Brownsville High School in 1952.
- Played baseball in high school.
- Played American Legion ball.
Outside of baseball
- Was a railroad clerk during the off-season in 1955.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Jocko Collins of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).