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* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | ||
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Contents |
[edit] Profile
[edit] 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.
[edit] Achievements
- Led the 1947 International League in batting average with .337, doubles with 36 and triples with 12.
[edit] Outside of baseball
- Served in the U.S. Marines in World War II, missing the 1944 and 1945 pro seasons.
[edit] Contract signing
- Was purchased from Baltimore by Sacramento prior to the 1953 season.
[edit] Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
