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Contents |
Sources
- "Obituary". Seattle Times, 2009-03-22.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Seattle, Washington in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Norwegian-English ancestry.
- Shows his hobby is music.
- Plays the piano.
- Says he struck out on his first at bat, against San Diego, in 1949.
- Pitching for Roosevelt High School it the city playoffs was his most thrilling moment; the score
was tied in the last of the ninth and two were out and the count was 3-2 when Byron hit one over the fence.
- Pitching a no-hit, no-run game the first time he took the mound in high school was another
thrilling moment.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington.
- Made all-city and all-state baseball and basketball teams.
- Attended the University Of Washington.
- Made the All-Northern Division and the All Coast baseball team at the University Of Washington.
- Played American Legion ball.
- Was in the Hearst All-American game in New York.
Outside of baseball
- Is a student during the off-season.
Source
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Seattle, Washington in 1953.
Pre-professional career
- Pitched in high school and in his first game he tossed a no-hit, no-run affair.
Source
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.