Whitey Wietelmann/pagetext

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  • Resided in Zanesville, Ohio in 1952.
  • Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
  • Listed hobby as keeping a scrapbook of his athletic activities.
  • Hitting his first home run for Pittsburgh, a 375 foot drive which cleared the barriers at Forbes Field was his greatest thrill.
  • Also got a kick out of his first single with the Boston Braves in 1939 in his first trip to the plate.
  • Wanted to manage after through playing baseball as of 1952.

Pre-professional career

  • Attended Zanesville High School.
  • Won letters in baseball, basketball and football for three years in high school.
  • Played American Legion ball.

Outside of baseball

  • Played professional basketball and did some officiating during the off-season in 1952.

Sources

  • 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
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