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| - | == Profile ==
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| - | === Personal ===
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| - | * Resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1953.
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| - | * Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
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| - | * Listed hobbies as hunting, fishing and playing golf.
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| - | * Started his pro career with Lincoln of the Nebraska State League by beating Norfolk 5-2.
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| - | * Was on the Detroit Tigers team that was managed by Del Baker which won the American League pennant in 1940.
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| - | * Suffered a fractured right ankle after being hit by a line drive in 1945 and was out of action from May 24 to July 1.
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| - | * Says his biggest thrill was taking part in the 1940 World Series; took part in three games but did not gain a win or a loss.
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| - | === Pre-professional career ===
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| - | * Attended high school in Wayne, Oklahoma.
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| - | * Played football, basketball and baseball in high school.
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| - | * His only baseball experience before turning pro was in high school.
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| - | === Achievements ===
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| - | * Pitched five full innings in the 1942 All-Star game but saw the decision go to another hurler.
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| - | === Outside of baseball ===
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| - | * Spent two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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| - | === Career notes ===
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| - | * In the Navy, 1943-1944.
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| - | == Sources ==
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| - | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}}
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