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Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Altadena, California in 1953.
  • Self-identified as being of French-Irish ancestry.
  • Signing his first contract with Ventra was his greatest experience in baseball.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Pasadena High School in 1949.
  • Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
  • Played semi-pro ball for the Glendora Merchants.

Outside of baseball

  • Was an automobile mechanic during the off-season in 1953.

Sources

  • 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).