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Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Gabriel, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of American ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as woodwork, hunting and playing golf.
- Hitting a game-winning home run in the 1940 All-Star game when he played for the Boston Braves was his greatest thrill; it came in the first inning off Red Ruffing with two men on base and the National League went on to win the game 4-0.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Alhambra High School in California.
- Participated in baseball, basketball and football in high school.
- Played American Legion ball in El Monte.
Achievements
- Led the 1947 Pacific Coast League in home runs with 43 and runs batted in with 124.
- Led the 1949 Pacific Coast League in home runs with 48 and runs batted in with 166.
- Set a San Diego club record for home runs in 1947 only to have Jack Graham get 48 in 1948, however Max West got 48 home runs in 1949 to tie.
Outside of baseball
- Worked in a sporting good store owned by Ralph Kiner and himself during the off-season in 1952.
Career notes
- In the Army, 1943-1945.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 551-10-8647).
