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* Resided in Walnut Creek, California in 1952. | * Resided in Walnut Creek, California in 1952. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Italian ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Italian ancestry. | ||
| - | * Getting two | + | * Getting two doubles in one inning as a pinch-hitter for Binghamton in 1941 was his greatest thrill. |
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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=== Career notes === | === Career notes === | ||
| - | * 1942 | + | * In the armed forces 1942-1945. |
=== Contract signing === | === Contract signing === | ||
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Walnut Creek, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Italian ancestry.
- Getting two doubles in one inning as a pinch-hitter for Binghamton in 1941 was his greatest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Attended high school in Alameda, California.
- Won baseball letters and made the all-county team two years in succession in high school.
- Was captain of the baseball team both years he made the all-county team.
- Play sandlot ball around Oakland before turning professional in 1938.
Achievements
- Led the 1950 Pacific Coast League in sacrifice hits with 35.
- Was voted the most valuable player on the Sacramento Solon roster in 1950.
Career notes
- In the armed forces 1942-1945.
Contract signing
- Was drafted by the Cleveland Indians from Sacramento in 1948 but was sent to Portland and then back to Sacramento.
Sources =
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 462-16-9226).
