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* Resided in Newman, Georgia in 1952. | * Resided in Newman, Georgia in 1952. | ||
* Shows his hobby is hunting. | * Shows his hobby is hunting. | ||
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* Social Security Death Index account number 253-05-8236 shows he was born on August 27, 1917. | * Social Security Death Index account number 253-05-8236 shows he was born on August 27, 1917. | ||
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* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketchbook}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketchbook}} | ||
Revision as of 19:10, 6 February 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Newman, Georgia in 1952.
- Shows his hobby is hunting.
- Played every position on the diamond, but turned to pitching when he could not hit well enough.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Newman High School.
- Played baseball in high school.
- Played sandlot ball in Newman.
Achievements
- Was selected on the 1946 Southern Association All Star team after establishing all kinds of
season marks.
- Led the 1946 Southern Association in ERA with 1.95, most batters faced with 1,099, most innings
pitched with 296 and most complete games with 26.
- Pitched 21 innings against Mobile with the score ending 4-4 with the last 18 frames being
scoreless.
- Won two games in the 1946 Dixie Series for Atlanta.
Career notes
- Shows "Voluntarily Retired" for the 1939, 1940 and 1941 seasons.
- Shows "Armed Forces" for the 1944 and 1945 seasons.
Contract signing
- Was obtained from Minneapolis at the close of the 1950 season.
Source
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Newman, Georgia in 1953.
- Social Security Death Index account number 253-05-8236 shows he was born on August 27, 1917.
Contract signing
- Shows he signed with Gastonia of the North Carolina State League in 1938 after playing sandlot
ball.
Source =
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketchbook.
