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From SABR Encyclopedia
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Profile
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.