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== Profile == === Personal === * Resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1953. * Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry. * Listed hobbies as hunting, fishing and playing golf. * Started his pro career with Lincoln of the Nebraska State League by beating Norfolk 5-2. * Was on the Detroit Tigers team that was managed by Del Baker which won the American League pennant in 1940. * 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. * 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. === Pre-professional career === * Attended high school in Wayne, Oklahoma. * Played football, basketball and baseball in high school. * His only baseball experience before turning pro was in high school. === Achievements === * Pitched five full innings in the 1942 All-Star game but saw the decision go to another hurler. === Outside of baseball === * Spent two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. === Career notes === * In the Navy, 1943-1944. == Sources == * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}}
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