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* Self-identified as being of German, Dutch, Irish and Spanish ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of German, Dutch, Irish and Spanish ancestry. | ||
* Listed hobbies as listening to records and cars. | * Listed hobbies as listening to records and cars. | ||
| - | * His ambition | + | * His ambition in 1954 was "to be the best shortstop Boston ever had, including Joe Cronin!" |
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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=== Outside of baseball === | === Outside of baseball === | ||
| - | * Was a rate clerk during the off-season. | + | * Was a rate clerk during the off-season in 1954. |
=== Contract signing === | === Contract signing === | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 27 April 2010
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Francisco, California in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of German, Dutch, Irish and Spanish ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as listening to records and cars.
- His ambition in 1954 was "to be the best shortstop Boston ever had, including Joe Cronin!"
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Mission High School in 1952.
- Played basketball and baseball in high school.
- Was captain of his high school baseball team.
- Played amateur ball with Syl's Service Team, Herzog Motors and New Pisa Restaurant.
Outside of baseball
- Was a rate clerk during the off-season in 1954.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first professional contract by Charlie Wallgren of the Boston Red Sox.
Relatives
- His father played professional baseball.
Sources
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
