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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Point Richmond, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Dutch-German ancestry.
- Shows his hobbies are hunting and fishing.
- Shows he was born in Point Richmond, California.
- In his first pro game in 1938 with Akron in the Middle Atlantic League, in his first time at bat,
he hit the first pitched ball for his first home run.
- Hitting a home run with the bases loaded and then also hitting home runs in the 10th
and 13th innings to win the game was his greatest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Point Richmond High School.
- Won three letters in baseball at Point Richmond High School.
- Made the all-star team in high school and was awarded the most outstanding player award.
- Played American Legion ball.
Achievements
- Led the 1946 Paciific Coast League in home runs with 26.
- Has been on six pennant winning clubs.
Source
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Point Richmond, California in 1953.
- In his first pro game in 1938 with Akron in the Middle Atlantic League, in his first time at bat,
he hit the first pitched ball for his first home run and got three for four, including a double.
Source
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
