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* Resided in Detroit, Michigan in 1953
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* Resided in Detroit, Michigan in 1953.
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* Self-identified as of Italian heritage.
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* Self-identified as being of Italian heritage.
* 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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== Life outside of Baseball ==
== Life outside of Baseball ==
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* Was a roofer during the off-season in 1953.
== Sources ==
== Sources ==

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Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Detroit, Michigan in 1953.
  • Self-identified as being 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

  • Was a roofer during the off-season in 1953.

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).
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