Al Forthmann

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Al Forthmann
John Albert Forthmann
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160
Born: 1935-8-30 at Berkeley, CA (US)
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Al Forthmann was a professional player and manager.

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Personal

  • Resided in Hollywood, California in 1955.
  • Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
  • Listed hobbies as hunting and fishing.
  • Single in 1955.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Loyola High School in 1953.
  • Played baseball and football in high school.
  • Once stole eight bases in a 7-inning high school game against Leusinger.
  • Attended Los Angeles City College during the off-season as of 1955.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first professional contract by John Moore of the Milwaukee Braves.

Sources

  • 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).


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