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| + | == Profile == | ||
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| + | === 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. | ||
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| + | === 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. | ||
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| + | === Achievements === | ||
| + | * 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 === | ||
| + | * Spent two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. | ||
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| + | === Career notes === | ||
| + | * In the Navy, 1943-1944. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
| + | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | ||
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[edit] Profile
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Achievements
- Pitched five full innings in the 1942 All-Star game but saw the decision go to another hurler.
[edit] Outside of baseball
- Spent two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
[edit] Career notes
- In the Navy, 1943-1944.
[edit] Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
