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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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* While in high school he pitched a no-hit game. | * While in high school he pitched a no-hit game. | ||
* Was named the Most Valuable Player in the Michigan American Legion tourney in 1951. | * Was named the Most Valuable Player in the Michigan American Legion tourney in 1951. | ||
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=== Personal === | === Personal === | ||
* Resided in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in 1953. | * Resided in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in 1953. | ||
| - | * Getting five for five in the State Legion tourney and being named the most valuable player was | + | * 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 === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* Played one year of Midget Legion ball. | * Played one year of Midget Legion ball. | ||
| - | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
* Led the 1952 California League outfielders in putouts with 283. | * Led the 1952 California League outfielders in putouts with 283. | ||
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* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | ||
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=== Personal === | === Personal === | ||
* Resided in East Detroit, Michigan in 1955. | * Resided in East Detroit, Michigan in 1955. | ||
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
* Participated in baseball, track and football in high school. | * Participated in baseball, track and football in high school. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * Was recently discharged from the U. S. Army after 21 months of service. | + | * Was recently discharged from the U.S. Army after 21 months of service. |
| - | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
* Was signed to his first contract by Tony Lucadello of the Chicago Cubs. | * Was signed to his first contract by Tony Lucadello of the Chicago Cubs. | ||
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* {{cite-book | title=1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition)}} | ||
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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.
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in East Detroit, Michigan in 1955.
- Single in 1955.
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.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
