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From SABR Encyclopedia
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Sonora, California in 1952 and 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry in 1952, and of Irish-Italian ancestry in 1955.
- Single in 1952 and 1955.
- Listed hobby as hunting in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Was selected the most valuable athlete in high school in 1950.
- Graduated from Sonora High School in 1950 and played baseball, football and basketball.
- Played American Legion ball in Sonora.
Outside of baseball
- Was a carpenter's helper during the off-season in 1952.
- Was "recently discharged" from the U.S. Army after two years of service in 1955.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Tony Robello of the Saint Louis Browns.
Sources
- 1952 Pioneer League Index.
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).