Robert Day/pagetext

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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.
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