Donald Henson

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Donald Henson
Donald Gregory Henson
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 195
Born: 1934-1-10 at San Francisco, CA (US)
Died: 2008-3-12
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Donald Henson was a professional player.

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Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Palm Springs, California in 1953.
  • His most embarrassing experience came in a high school championship game when he hit the opposing pitcher four times, the last time with the bases loaded to lose the title game.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Palm Springs High School in 1951.
  • Played in all sports in high school.
  • Most unusual experience was in high school ball when he pitched a no-hitter against the league leaders only to lose in extra innings.
  • Played football at Chaffey Junior College.

Outside of baseball

  • Is a waiter during the off-season.

Contract signing

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

Playing in less than ten games statistics

Sources

  • California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition). 1953.
  • . Palm Springs Desert Sun, 2008-04-10.


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