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- | * Resided in Detroit, Michigan in 1953 | + | * Resided in Detroit, Michigan in 1953. |
- | * Self-identified as of Italian heritage. | + | * 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 == | ||
- | * | + | * 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).