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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 Irish-German ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobbies as golf and hunting. |
| - | * Got two for three and drove in all the runs in a 3-0 contest in his first pro game with | + | * Got two for three and drove in all the runs in a 3-0 contest in his first pro game with Pocatello of the Pioneer League in 1942. |
| - | + | * Often referred to as Joe Brovia's legs as he has been iserted into the Portland Beaver's lineup in the late innings as a defensive move; most of his 122 games in 1950 were of that nature. | |
| - | * Often referred to as Joe Brovia's legs as he has been iserted into the Portland Beaver's | + | |
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* Played American Legion ball. | * Played American Legion ball. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * | + | * Was a clothing salesman during the off-season. |
| - | == Career notes == | + | === Career notes === |
* Shows "Armed Forces" for the 1943, 1944 and 1945 seasons. | * Shows "Armed Forces" for the 1943, 1944 and 1945 seasons. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | * {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | ||
| - | * | + | * {{cite-ssdi|ssn=550-14-0760}} shows he died in February, 1983 |
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=== Personal === | === Personal === | ||
* Resided in San Diego, California in 1955. | * Resided in San Diego, California in 1955. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobby as golf. |
* Shows he is married and has one son. | * Shows he is married and has one son. | ||
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* Played American Legion ball with San Diego Post #6. | * Played American Legion ball with San Diego Post #6. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * Served in the U. S. Army for three years. | + | * Served in the U.S. Army for three years. |
| - | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
* Was signed to his first contract by Nick Cullop of the Sacramento Solons. | * Was signed to his first contract by Nick Cullop of the Sacramento Solons. | ||
| - | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition)}} | ||
Revision as of 19:19, 7 May 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Diego, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as golf and hunting.
- Got two for three and drove in all the runs in a 3-0 contest in his first pro game with Pocatello of the Pioneer League in 1942.
- Often referred to as Joe Brovia's legs as he has been iserted into the Portland Beaver's lineup in the late innings as a defensive move; most of his 122 games in 1950 were of that nature.
Pre-professional career
- Attended San Diego High School.
- Lettered in baseball and football in high school.
- Won high school handball championship.
- Attended Santa Ana Junior College but was not graduated.
- Played American Legion ball.
Outside of baseball
- Was a clothing salesman during the off-season.
Career notes
- Shows "Armed Forces" for the 1943, 1944 and 1945 seasons.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 550-14-0760). shows he died in February, 1983
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Diego, California in 1955.
- Listed hobby as golf.
- Shows he is married and has one son.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from San Diego High School.
- Played American Legion ball with San Diego Post #6.
Outside of baseball
- Served in the U.S. Army for three years.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Nick Cullop of the Sacramento Solons.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
