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| + | * Resided in Detroit, Michigan in 1953 | ||
* Self-identified as of Italian heritage. | * Self-identified as of Italian heritage. | ||
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* He graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit in 1951 and played baseball and football. | * He graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit in 1951 and played baseball and football. | ||
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* Led the [[1952 California League]] outfielders in assists with 24. | * Led the [[1952 California League]] outfielders in assists with 24. | ||
| - | == Life | + | == Life outside of Baseball == |
* He is a roofer during the off-season. | * He is a roofer during the off-season. | ||
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* {{cite-book | title=California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition) | year=1953}} | * {{cite-book | title=California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition) | year=1953}} | ||
* {{cite-ssdi | ssn=370-30-2299}} | * {{cite-ssdi | ssn=370-30-2299}} | ||
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| + | == Profile == | ||
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| + | === Personal === | ||
| + | * Resided in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in 1953. | ||
| + | * Getting five for five in the State Legion tourney and being named the most valuable player was | ||
| + | his biggest thrill in baseball. | ||
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| + | === Pre-professional career === | ||
| + | * Won three letters baseball and one in football in high school. | ||
| + | * Graduated from Washington State in 1950. | ||
| + | * Played one year of Midget Legion ball. | ||
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| + | == Achievements == | ||
| + | * Led the 1952 California League outfielders in putouts with 283. | ||
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| + | == Source == | ||
| + | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketchbook}} | ||
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Detroit, Michigan in 1953
- Self-identified as of Italian heritage.
- He graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit in 1951 and played baseball and football.
Achievements
- While in high school he pitched a no-hit game.
- Was named the Most Valuable Player in the Michigan American Legion tourney in 1951.
- Led the 1952 California League outfielders in assists with 24.
Life outside of Baseball
- He is a roofer during the off-season.
Sources
- California League Gold Book (Fourth Edition). 1952.
- California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition). 1953.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 370-30-2299).
Profile
Personal
- Resided in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in 1953.
- Getting five for five in the State Legion tourney and being named the most valuable player was
his biggest thrill in baseball.
Pre-professional career
- Won three letters baseball and one in football in high school.
- Graduated from Washington State in 1950.
- Played one year of Midget Legion ball.
Achievements
- Led the 1952 California League outfielders in putouts with 283.
Source
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketchbook.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in East Detroit, Michigan in 1955.
- Shows he is single.
Pre-professional career
- Participated in baseball, track and football in high school.
Outside of baseball
- Was recently discharged from the U. S. Army after 21 months of service.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Tony Lucadello of the Chicago Cubs.
Source
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
