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From SABR Encyclopedia

Contents 1 Sources 2 Profile 2.1 Personal 2.2 Pre-professional career 2.3 Outside of baseball 2.4 Contract signing 3 Sources

[edit] Sources

• "Obituary". Vallejo Times-Herald, 2009-06-17.

[edit] Profile

[edit] Personal

• Resided in Compton, California in 1954.
• Got a two-base hit in his first trip to the plate in pro ball.

[edit] Pre-professional career

• Graduated from Escondido High School in 1949.
• Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
• Attended Palomar Junior College.
• Played baseball, basketball and football at Palomar Junior College.
• Attended San Diego State College during the off-season.

[edit] Outside of baseball

• Served in the U.S. Army for 21 months.

[edit] Contract signing

• Was signed to his first contract by Bob Clements of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

[edit] Sources

• 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).