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Personal

  • Resided in Denver, Colorado in 1952.
  • Self-identified as being of Irish-American ancestry.
  • Won his first game on a cold, windy night and needed relief in the seventh inning.
  • Hitting his first home run was his greatest thrill in baseball.

Pre-professional career

  • Attended Saint Francis De Sales High school.
  • Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
  • Graduated in March, 1951 from the University of Denver.
  • Played baseball and basketball at the University of Denver.
  • Played American Legion ball in Denver from 1940 to 1943.

Outside of baseball

  • Was a salesman during the off-season in 1952.
  • Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1943 to 1946.

Source =

  • 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
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