From SABR Encyclopedia
Donald Gregory Henson
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 1"
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Weight:
| 195
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Born:
| 1934-1-10 at San Francisco, CA (US)
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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.