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[edit] Profile

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Outside of baseball

  • Was a greeting card wholesaler during the off-season as of 1953.
  • Served in the U.S. Navy in 1945-1946.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Sources

  • 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
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