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Edward (Big Ed) Frank Sobczak is single and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania per the 1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition). His nationality is Polish. He graduated from Langley High School in 1943 and was a member of the swimming team. He graduated from Michigan State College in 1949 and played varsity baseball, football and basketball. His most exciting experience in college was catching a pass which beat Santa Clara at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco in 1948. His hobbies are photography and bowling. | Edward (Big Ed) Frank Sobczak is single and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania per the 1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition). His nationality is Polish. He graduated from Langley High School in 1943 and was a member of the swimming team. He graduated from Michigan State College in 1949 and played varsity baseball, football and basketball. His most exciting experience in college was catching a pass which beat Santa Clara at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco in 1948. His hobbies are photography and bowling. | ||
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=== Personal === | === Personal === | ||
* Resided in San Jose, California in 1953. | * Resided in San Jose, California in 1953. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobby as photography. |
* Playing in a 20-inning game against Ventura as a rookie in 1949 was his most unusual experience in baseball. | * Playing in a 20-inning game against Ventura as a rookie in 1949 was his most unusual experience in baseball. | ||
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* Graduated from Langley High School in Pittsburgh in 1944. | * Graduated from Langley High School in Pittsburgh in 1944. | ||
| - | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
* Was voted San Jose's "Most Valuable Player" in 1951. | * Was voted San Jose's "Most Valuable Player" in 1951. | ||
* Holds the San Jose club record for most home runs in a season with 25 in 1951. | * Holds the San Jose club record for most home runs in a season with 25 in 1951. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
* All-American football player at Michigan State | * All-American football player at Michigan State | ||
| - | * | + | * Was a salesman during the off-season. |
| - | * Served in the U. S. Army Air Corps for 18 months. | + | * Served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for 18 months. |
| - | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition)}} | ||
* {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | ||
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=== Personal === | === Personal === | ||
* Resided in San Jose, California in 1954. | * Resided in San Jose, California in 1954. | ||
| - | * His most exciting experience in college was catching a pass which tied Santa Clara at | + | * His most exciting experience in college was catching a pass which tied Santa Clara at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco in 1948. |
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| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * | + | * Was a teacher and baseball coach at Willow Glen High School in San Jose during the off-season. |
| - | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
* Led the 1953 California League in runs batted in with 142. | * Led the 1953 California League in runs batted in with 142. | ||
| - | * Became the only outfielder in California League history to start a triple play on May 8, 1953 | + | * Became the only outfielder in California League history to start a triple play on May 8, 1953 against Fresno. |
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| - | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition)}} | ||
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Edward (Big Ed) Frank Sobczak is single and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania per the 1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition). His nationality is Polish. He graduated from Langley High School in 1943 and was a member of the swimming team. He graduated from Michigan State College in 1949 and played varsity baseball, football and basketball. His most exciting experience in college was catching a pass which beat Santa Clara at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco in 1948. His hobbies are photography and bowling.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Jose, California in 1953.
- Listed hobby as photography.
- Playing in a 20-inning game against Ventura as a rookie in 1949 was his most unusual experience in baseball.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Langley High School in Pittsburgh in 1944.
Achievements
- Was voted San Jose's "Most Valuable Player" in 1951.
- Holds the San Jose club record for most home runs in a season with 25 in 1951.
Outside of baseball
- All-American football player at Michigan State
- Was a salesman during the off-season.
- Served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for 18 months.
Sources
- 1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition).
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
- "Obituary". San Jose Mercury News, 1994-09-05.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Jose, California in 1954.
- His most exciting experience in college was catching a pass which tied Santa Clara at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco in 1948.
Outside of baseball
- Was a teacher and baseball coach at Willow Glen High School in San Jose during the off-season.
Achievements
- Led the 1953 California League in runs batted in with 142.
- Became the only outfielder in California League history to start a triple play on May 8, 1953 against Fresno.
Sources
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
