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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
=== Personal === | === Personal === | ||
- | * Resided in Berkeley, California in 1952. | + | * Resided in Berkeley, California in 1952 and 1953. |
* Self-identified as being of French ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of French ancestry. | ||
- | * | + | * Listed hobbies as hunting and movies. |
- | * | + | * Birthdate shown as May 25, 1912 per the Social Security Death Index account number 352-05-1508. |
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* Broke his kneecap in July, 1940 and stayed out of action the remainder of the year. | * Broke his kneecap in July, 1940 and stayed out of action the remainder of the year. | ||
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* Graduated from high school in 1931. | * Graduated from high school in 1931. | ||
- | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
- | * Established a major league record for playing 154 games without hitting into a double play | + | * Established a major league record for playing 154 games without hitting into a double play in 1935. |
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* Led the 1935 National League in runs scored with 133 and stolen bases with 22. | * Led the 1935 National League in runs scored with 133 and stolen bases with 22. | ||
* Led the 1937 National League in stolen bases with 23. | * Led the 1937 National League in stolen bases with 23. | ||
* Led the 1943 National League in bases on balls received with 103. | * Led the 1943 National League in bases on balls received with 103. | ||
* Led the 1944 National League in bases on balls received with 101. | * Led the 1944 National League in bases on balls received with 101. | ||
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- | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
- | * Was signed to his first contract after graduating from high school in 1931 by the San | + | * Was signed to his first contract after graduating from high school in 1931 by the San Francisco Seals. |
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* Was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1941. | * Was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1941. | ||
* Signed with the Oakland Oaks as a free agent in 1950. | * Signed with the Oakland Oaks as a free agent in 1950. | ||
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* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | * {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | ||
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* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} |
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[edit] Profile
[edit] Personal
- Resided in Berkeley, California in 1952 and 1953.
- Self-identified as being of French ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as hunting and movies.
- Birthdate shown as May 25, 1912 per the Social Security Death Index account number 352-05-1508.
- Broke his kneecap in July, 1940 and stayed out of action the remainder of the year.
[edit] Pre-professional career
- Graduated from high school in 1931.
[edit] Achievements
- Established a major league record for playing 154 games without hitting into a double play in 1935.
- Led the 1935 National League in runs scored with 133 and stolen bases with 22.
- Led the 1937 National League in stolen bases with 23.
- Led the 1943 National League in bases on balls received with 103.
- Led the 1944 National League in bases on balls received with 101.
[edit] Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract after graduating from high school in 1931 by the San Francisco Seals.
- Was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1941.
- Signed with the Oakland Oaks as a free agent in 1950.
[edit] Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.