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* The Tappe brothers ran a sporting goods business in Quincy after their baseball careers ended. | * The Tappe brothers ran a sporting goods business in Quincy after their baseball careers ended. | ||
* Tappe was selected to the Quincy HS and the Quincy College Hall of Fame. | * Tappe was selected to the Quincy HS and the Quincy College Hall of Fame. | ||
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* Resided in Quincy, Illinois in 1952. | * Resided in Quincy, Illinois in 1952. | ||
* Self-identified as being of American-German ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of American-German ancestry. | ||
| - | * In his first professional game with Henderson in the 1947 Lone Star League, his twin brother, a | + | * In his first professional game with Henderson in the 1947 Lone Star League, his twin brother, a pitcher, got beat and Elvin hurt his leg. |
| - | + | * Throwing out four Fort Worth players in 1950 that helped him win a regular post on the Beaumont club was his greatest thrill. | |
| - | * Throwing out four Fort Worth players in 1950 that helped him win a regular post on the Beaumont | + | |
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
* Attended high school in Quincy, Illinois. | * Attended high school in Quincy, Illinois. | ||
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* Played American Legion ball in Quincy in 1943 and 1944. | * Played American Legion ball in Quincy in 1943 and 1944. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * | + | * Was a sporting goods salesman during the off-season. |
| - | * Served in the U. S. Navy in 1945 and 1946. | + | * Served in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and 1946. |
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* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | * {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | ||
Revision as of 13:54, 25 May 2010
- The Tappe brothers ran a sporting goods business in Quincy after their baseball careers ended.
- Tappe was selected to the Quincy HS and the Quincy College Hall of Fame.
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Sources
- http://www.quincybluedevilsportshalloffame.com/year/etappe.php, retrieved on 2009-06-11.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Quincy, Illinois in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of American-German ancestry.
- In his first professional game with Henderson in the 1947 Lone Star League, his twin brother, a pitcher, got beat and Elvin hurt his leg.
- Throwing out four Fort Worth players in 1950 that helped him win a regular post on the Beaumont club was his greatest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Attended high school in Quincy, Illinois.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
- Graduated from Quincy College with a B. A. degree in 1950.
- Played American Legion ball in Quincy in 1943 and 1944.
Outside of baseball
- Was a sporting goods salesman during the off-season.
- Served in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and 1946.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
