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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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=== Personal === | === Personal === | ||
* Resided in San Francisco, California in 1953. | * Resided in San Francisco, California in 1953. | ||
- | * Did not play in 1951 and 1952, refusing to report to Lincoln in 1951 and because of "technical | + | * Did not play in 1951 and 1952, refusing to report to Lincoln in 1951 and because of "technical difficulties" in 1952. |
- | + | * Hitting a pinch grand slam home run for Lincoln against Denver with his parents watching the contest was his biggest thrill. | |
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* Played American Legion baseball in Bernal Heights. | * Played American Legion baseball in Bernal Heights. | ||
- | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
- | * | + | * Was a greeting card wholesaler during the off-season. |
- | * Served in the U. S. Navy in 1945-1946. | + | * Served in the U.S. Navy in 1945-1946. |
- | == Career notes == | + | === Career notes === |
* 1951, 1952 Shows "Out of baseball" | * 1951, 1952 Shows "Out of baseball" | ||
- | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
* Was signed by the late Joe Devine of the New York Yankees. | * Was signed by the late Joe Devine of the New York Yankees. | ||
* Was signed by San Francisco as a free agent in 1953. | * Was signed by San Francisco as a free agent in 1953. | ||
- | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} |
Revision as of 13:54, 26 August 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Francisco, California in 1953.
- Did not play in 1951 and 1952, refusing to report to Lincoln in 1951 and because of "technical difficulties" in 1952.
- Hitting a pinch grand slam home run for Lincoln against Denver with his parents watching the contest was his biggest thrill.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Commerce High School in San Francisco.
- Played baseball and football in high school.
- Attended Saint Mary's College in 1946 and 1947.
- Played baseball in college.
- Played American Legion baseball in Bernal Heights.
Outside of baseball
- Was a greeting card wholesaler during the off-season.
- Served in the U.S. Navy in 1945-1946.
Career notes
- 1951, 1952 Shows "Out of baseball"
Contract signing
- Was signed by the late Joe Devine of the New York Yankees.
- Was signed by San Francisco as a free agent in 1953.
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.