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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Resided in Compton, California in 1952. | * Resided in Compton, California in 1952. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Jewish ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Jewish ancestry. | ||
- | * | + | * Listed hobbies as golf and bowling. |
* Shows his nickname is Frank. | * Shows his nickname is Frank. | ||
* Says getting his first major league home run which won the game 2-1 is his greatest thrill. | * Says getting his first major league home run which won the game 2-1 is his greatest thrill. | ||
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
* Attended Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, Illinois. | * Attended Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, Illinois. | ||
- | * Graduated from the University | + | * Graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. |
- | * Was a honor student at the University | + | * Was a honor student at the University of Illinois. |
- | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
- | * Hit a home run in 1949 which clinched the game and the Pacific Coast League championship | + | * Hit a home run in 1949 which clinched the game and the Pacific Coast League championship for Hollywood. |
- | + | * Led all of organized baseball in hitting with a .439 batting average for Beckley in the 1939 Mountain States League. | |
- | * Led all of organized baseball in hitting with a .439 batting average for Beckley in the 1939 | + | |
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* Won the Louisville "Slugger" Trophy in 1939. | * Won the Louisville "Slugger" Trophy in 1939. | ||
* Led the 1939 Mountain States League in home runs with 26. | * Led the 1939 Mountain States League in home runs with 26. | ||
* Tied for the lead in triples with 13 in the 1939 Mountain States League. | * Tied for the lead in triples with 13 in the 1939 Mountain States League. | ||
- | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
- | * | + | * Was a distributor and salesman during the off-season. |
- | == Career notes == | + | === Career notes === |
* 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces" | * 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces" | ||
* 1946, 1947, 1948 Shows "Mexican and Cuban Leagues - no figures available" | * 1946, 1947, 1948 Shows "Mexican and Cuban Leagues - no figures available" | ||
- | = | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | * {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} |
Revision as of 13:22, 12 May 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Compton, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Jewish ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as golf and bowling.
- Shows his nickname is Frank.
- Says getting his first major league home run which won the game 2-1 is his greatest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, Illinois.
- Graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in education.
- Was a honor student at the University of Illinois.
Achievements
- Hit a home run in 1949 which clinched the game and the Pacific Coast League championship for Hollywood.
- Led all of organized baseball in hitting with a .439 batting average for Beckley in the 1939 Mountain States League.
- Won the Louisville "Slugger" Trophy in 1939.
- Led the 1939 Mountain States League in home runs with 26.
- Tied for the lead in triples with 13 in the 1939 Mountain States League.
Outside of baseball
- Was a distributor and salesman during the off-season.
Career notes
- 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces"
- 1946, 1947, 1948 Shows "Mexican and Cuban Leagues - no figures available"
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.