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* Resided in Stockton, California in 1953. | * Resided in Stockton, California in 1953. | ||
* Self-identified as being of English-Indian-Spanish ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of English-Indian-Spanish ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Hobbies were hunting and fishing in 1953. |
| - | * Pitching against Jerry Coleman in a semi-pro tourney last year was his most | + | * Pitching against Jerry Coleman in a semi-pro tourney last year was his most interesting experience. |
| + | * Attended Fresno State College during the off-season in 1953. | ||
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
* Graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Stockton in 1952. | * Graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Stockton in 1952. | ||
* Participated in baseball, football, basketball and boxing in high school. | * Participated in baseball, football, basketball and boxing in high school. | ||
| - | + | ||
* Pitched semi-pro ball for the Stockton Merchants and Waterloo A.C. | * Pitched semi-pro ball for the Stockton Merchants and Waterloo A.C. | ||
=== Contract signing === | === Contract signing === | ||
| - | * Was signed to his first contract by Bill Marshall of the Milwaukee Braves. | + | * Was signed to his first contract by [[Bill Marshall]] of the Milwaukee Braves. |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition)}} | ||
| - | {{cite-ssdi|ssn=557-42-2878}} | + | * {{cite-ssdi|ssn=557-42-2878}} |
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Stockton, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of English-Indian-Spanish ancestry.
- Hobbies were hunting and fishing in 1953.
- Pitching against Jerry Coleman in a semi-pro tourney last year was his most interesting experience.
- Attended Fresno State College during the off-season in 1953.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Stockton in 1952.
- Participated in baseball, football, basketball and boxing in high school.
- Pitched semi-pro ball for the Stockton Merchants and Waterloo A.C.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Bill Marshall of the Milwaukee Braves.
Sources
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 557-42-2878).
