Loyd Christopher/pagetext

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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.
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