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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Resided in San Diego, California in 1952. | * Resided in San Diego, California in 1952. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Scottish-Irish ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Scottish-Irish ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobbies as hunting, fishing, golf and dancing. |
* Being sold to the Boston Braves by San Diego following the 1947 season was his greatest thrill. | * Being sold to the Boston Braves by San Diego following the 1947 season was his greatest thrill. | ||
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* Played American Legion ball. | * Played American Legion ball. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * | + | * Was an insurance salesman during the off-season. |
| - | == Career notes == | + | === Career notes === |
1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Air Force)" | 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Air Force)" | ||
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* Resided in San Diego, California in 1954. | * Resided in San Diego, California in 1954. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Scottish-Irish-German ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Scottish-Irish-German ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobbies as guns, hunting and golf. |
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* Played baseball and basketball at San Diego State. | * Played baseball and basketball at San Diego State. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * | + | * Was a draftsman during the off-season. |
| - | * Served in the U. S. Army Air Corps for three years. | + | * Served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for three years. |
| - | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} | ||
Revision as of 12:38, 27 April 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Diego, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Scottish-Irish ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as hunting, fishing, golf and dancing.
- Being sold to the Boston Braves by San Diego following the 1947 season was his greatest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Lettered in baseball, football and track in high school.
- Attended San Diego State but did not take part in athletics.
- Played American Legion ball.
Outside of baseball
- Was an insurance salesman during the off-season.
Career notes
1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Air Force)"
Source =
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Diego, California in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of Scottish-Irish-German ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as guns, hunting and golf.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from San Diego High School.
- Attended San Diego State.
- Played baseball and basketball at San Diego State.
Outside of baseball
- Was a draftsman during the off-season.
- Served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for three years.
Sources
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
