Dave Bristol
From SABR Encyclopedia
| Dave Bristol | |
| James David Bristol | |
| Bat/Throw: | R/R |
|---|---|
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 175 |
| Born: | 1933-6-23 at Bristol, GA (US) |
| More info | |
| Statistics: | Retrosheet |
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| SABR Searches: | Pictures of Dave Bristol | width:90% height:65% scrolling:auto | Pictures}} · Bibliography |
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Andrews, North Carolina in 1953.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Baylor School for Boys in 1951 and played baseball, basketball and football.
- Attended the University of North Carolina for 1 1/2 years.
- Played American Legion ball for Haywood County Post.
- Signed to his first contract by Paul Florence of the Cincinnati Reds.
Outside of baseball
- Attended Western Carolina Teachers College during the off-season.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
