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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).