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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Got his nickname from his Father, who was called Nip, and people called his son Nippy. | * Got his nickname from his Father, who was called Nip, and people called his son Nippy. | ||
| - | == Achievements == | + | === Achievements === |
| - | * Led the 1947 International League in batting average with .337, doubles with 36 and triples with | + | * Led the 1947 International League in batting average with .337, doubles with 36 and triples with 12. |
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| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * Served in the U. S. Marines in World War II. | + | * Served in the U.S. Marines in World War II. |
==Contract signing == | ==Contract signing == | ||
* Was purchased from Baltimore by Sacramento prior to the 1953 season. | * Was purchased from Baltimore by Sacramento prior to the 1953 season. | ||
| - | == Career notes == | + | === Career notes === |
* 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Marines)" | * 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Marines)" | ||
= Source == | = Source == | ||
* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | ||
Revision as of 16:57, 31 August 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Lynwood, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of English-Dutch-Indian ancestry.
- Got his nickname from his Father, who was called Nip, and people called his son Nippy.
Achievements
- Led the 1947 International League in batting average with .337, doubles with 36 and triples with 12.
Outside of baseball
- Served in the U.S. Marines in World War II.
Contract signing
- Was purchased from Baltimore by Sacramento prior to the 1953 season.
Career notes
- 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Marines)"
Source =
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
