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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1952 and 1955.
- Self-identified as being of German-Irish ancestry.
- Listed hobby as dancing.
- Played the saxophone as of 1952.
- Was one of two players to hit the ball over the 400-foot centerfield wall at Hollywood's Gilmore Field as of 1952.
- Managed the Hollywood Stars in 1948, taking over on August 12, 1948 with the club in seventh place; the team played .500 ball for him, winning 15 and losing 15.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Washington High School in Los Angeles.
- Won letters two years in baseball and tennis in high school.
Achievements
- Led the 1941 National League second basemen in assists with 455.
- Led the 1942 National League second basemen in errors with 29.
- Led the 1947 Pacific Coast League in strikeouts with 98.
- Led the 1948 Pacific Coast League in doubles with 50.
Outside of baseball
- Did siding and roofing during the off-season in 1952.
Career notes
- In the armed forces 1943-1945.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).