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* Played American Legion ball in Richmond from 1933 to 1934. | * Played American Legion ball in Richmond from 1933 to 1934. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball | + | === Outside of baseball === |
* Worked for his father-in-law during the off-season in 1952. | * Worked for his father-in-law during the off-season in 1952. | ||
* Saw service with the U. S. Navy during World War II. | * Saw service with the U. S. Navy during World War II. | ||
| - | == Career notes == | + | === Career notes === |
* In the armed forces, 1942-1945. | * In the armed forces, 1942-1945. | ||
* Inactive, 1946-1948. | * Inactive, 1946-1948. | ||
Revision as of 14:15, 25 May 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
- During his first game with Greenville in 1938 he picked off two baserunners in one inning.
- Catching the opening day game at Saint Louis with Pittsburgh in 1946 was his greatest thrill.
- Broke his leg in 1946 and was out of the game for three years.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Cathedral High School in Richmod, Virginia.
- Played basketball and football in high school.
- Played American Legion ball in Richmond from 1933 to 1934.
Outside of baseball
- Worked for his father-in-law during the off-season in 1952.
- Saw service with the U. S. Navy during World War II.
Career notes
- In the armed forces, 1942-1945.
- Inactive, 1946-1948.
- Was a Major League Umpire between 1957 and 1965.Template:Foonote-web
- Served as a fill in umpire in the Pacific Coast League on July 21, 1952.[1]
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
