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Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Compton, California in 1953.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Compton High School in 1952.
  • Played baseball, football and basketball in high school.
  • Attended Compton Junior College during the off-season in 1953.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first contract by Rosey Gilhousen of the Hollywood Stars.

Sources

  • 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).