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* Married Doris Ann Triplett, Oct. 31,1937 | * Married Doris Ann Triplett, Oct. 31,1937 | ||
* Hunting | * Hunting | ||
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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=== Outside of baseball === | === Outside of baseball === | ||
| - | * Was a veteran. | + | * Was a veteran. And served in the Navy |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* {{cite-book| title=1951 Boston Braves Roster Book}} | * {{cite-book| title=1951 Boston Braves Roster Book}} | ||
Revision as of 19:12, 18 April 2013
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Buckner, Missouri in 1951.
- Married Doris Ann Triplett, Oct. 31,1937
- Hunting
- Brother Mort was an outstanding major league pitcher
Pre-professional career
- Attended William Chrisman High School
Achievements
- Led the 1949 National League catchers in assists with 61.
- Tied the Major League record of 7 home runs in 6 consecutive games in 1947.
- Hit 3 home runs in a game.
- Made 6 consecutive hits in a game.
Outside of baseball
- Was a veteran. And served in the Navy
Sources
- 1951 Boston Braves Roster Book.
