Alphonso Preston

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Alphonso Preston
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 178
Born: 1931-7-30 at Menifee, AR (US)
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Alphonso Preston was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1954.
  • Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry.
  • Listed hobby as cabinet making.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Menifee High School in 1949.
  • Played baseball and basketball in high school.
  • Pitched two no-hit games in high school.
  • Played semi-pro ball in Canada with the Winnipeg Buffaloes and the Carman Cardinals.

Outside of baseball

  • Was an aircraft worker during the off-season.
  • Served in the U.S. Navy for two years.

Sources

  • 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).


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