From SABR Encyclopedia
Richard Montoya
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 5' 10"
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Weight:
| 155
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Born:
| 1933-12-4 at El Paso, TX (US)
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Dick Montoya was a professional player.
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Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Mexican ancestry.
- Listed hunting and fishing among his hobbies.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Franklin High School and played baseball and basketball.
- Received the Most Valuable Player award from his high school team.
- Attended Glendale City College and played baseball.
- Signed to his first contract by Babe Herman of the New York Yankees.
Outside of baseball
- Worked as a clerk in a newspaper office during the off-season.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).