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* Resided in San Gabriel, California in 1953. | * Resided in San Gabriel, California in 1953. | ||
* Self-identified as being of German ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of German ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobby as singing in 1953. |
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
* Graduated from Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan in 1948. | * Graduated from Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan in 1948. | ||
* Played baseball in high school. | * Played baseball in high school. | ||
| - | * | + | * Attended John Muir College during the off-season in 1953. |
* Played semi-pro ball for Spencer and Estherville in the Iowa State League. | * Played semi-pro ball for Spencer and Estherville in the Iowa State League. | ||
* Pitched a no-hit game in American Legion competition in Detroit. | * Pitched a no-hit game in American Legion competition in Detroit. | ||
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=== Outside of baseball === | === Outside of baseball === | ||
* Served in the U.S. Army for 21 months. | * Served in the U.S. Army for 21 months. | ||
| - | * | + | * Veteran of the Korean War. |
=== Contract signing === | === Contract signing === | ||
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=== Relatives === | === Relatives === | ||
| - | * | + | * Son of [[George Loepp]], an outfielder with the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox from 1928 thru 1930. |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | ||
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Gabriel, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
- Listed hobby as singing in 1953.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan in 1948.
- Played baseball in high school.
- Attended John Muir College during the off-season in 1953.
- Played semi-pro ball for Spencer and Estherville in the Iowa State League.
- Pitched a no-hit game in American Legion competition in Detroit.
Outside of baseball
- Served in the U.S. Army for 21 months.
- Veteran of the Korean War.
Contract signing
- Signed for the Dodgers by Harold (Lefty) Phillips.
Relatives
- Son of George Loepp, an outfielder with the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox from 1928 thru 1930.
Sources
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
