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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1955. | * Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1955. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Single in 1955. |
| - | * Having a no-hitter in the ninth inning with two out and two strikes on the third batter, then | + | * Having a no-hitter in the ninth inning with two out and two strikes on the third batter, then losing the no-hitter when the batter beat out an infield hit was his most unusual baseball experience. |
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* Played baseball and basketball at Los Angeles High School. | * Played baseball and basketball at Los Angeles High School. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * | + | * Was a student during the off-season. |
| - | == Contract signing == | + | === Contract signing === |
* Was signed to his first contract by Bobby Mattick of the Cincinnati Reds. | * Was signed to his first contract by Bobby Mattick of the Cincinnati Reds. | ||
| - | == | + | == Sources == |
* {{cite-book | title=1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition)}} | * {{cite-book | title=1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition)}} | ||
Revision as of 14:47, 3 June 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
- Single in 1955.
- Having a no-hitter in the ninth inning with two out and two strikes on the third batter, then losing the no-hitter when the batter beat out an infield hit was his most unusual baseball experience.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Evanston, Illinois High School.
- Played baseball at Evanston High School.
- Graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1954.
- Played baseball and basketball at Los Angeles High School.
Outside of baseball
- Was a student during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Bobby Mattick of the Cincinnati Reds.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
