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* {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | ||
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Harbor City, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of English ancestry.
- Pitching a seven inning no-hit, no-run game in semi-pro ball and striking out 11 batters was his most unusual baseball experience.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Narbonne High School in 1952.
- Participated in baseball, basketball and track in high school.
- Led the Los Angeles City League (prep) in hitting and was named all-league shortstop in 1952.
- Attends Harbor Junior College during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Joe Stephenson of the Boston Red Sox.
Relatives
- His father, Vernon Deck, played pro ball for 15 years.
Sources
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
