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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1953. | * Resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1953. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry. | * 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. | * 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 | + | * 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. | |
| - | * Suffered a fractured right ankle after being hit by a line drive in 1945 and was out of action | + | * 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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| - | * Says his biggest thrill was taking part in the 1940 World Series; took part in three games but | + | |
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* His only baseball experience before turning pro was in high school. | * His only baseball experience before turning pro was in high school. | ||
| - | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
* Pitched five full innings in the 1942 All-Star game but saw the decision go to another hurler. | * Pitched five full innings in the 1942 All-Star game but saw the decision go to another hurler. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * Spent two years in the U. S. Navy during World War II. | + | * Spent two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. |
| - | == Career notes == | + | === Career notes === |
* 1943, 1944 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)" | * 1943, 1944 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)" | ||
| - | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | ||
Revision as of 14:16, 23 August 2010
Contents |
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
- 1943, 1944 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)"
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
