Allan Hoisington
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Allan Hoisington | |
Allan Glendle Hoisington | |
Bat/Throw: | R/R |
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Height: | 6' 3" |
Weight: | 195 |
Born: | 1933-11-18 at Chicago, IL (US) |
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Newport Beach, California in 1955.
- Listed hobby as collecting phonograph records.
- Married in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Van Nuys, California High School in 1951.
- Participated in baseball, track and football in high school.
- Pitched two no-hitters against Eagle Rock High School.
- Attended Pasadena City College.
- Played football at college.
- Played semi-pro ball for a strong Paramount Dodgers team in the Los Angeles area.
Outside of baseball
- Served in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Bob Mattick of the Cincinnati Reds.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).