From SABR Encyclopedia
| Donald F Hopp
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| "Hoppy"
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 6' 3"
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| Weight:
| 185
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| Born:
| 1933-1-13 at Oregon City, OR (US)
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| Died:
| 2003-5-6
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Donald Hopp was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Oregon City, Oregon in 1953.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Oregon City High School.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
- Played American Legion ball in Oregon City from 1947-1950.
- During his high school and Legion career he chalked up four no-hit, no-run games.
- Attended Oregon State.
- Played baseball at Oregon state.
Contract signing
- Signed with Portland late in 1952 and spent a week with the Pacific Coast League club and a week with Victoria of the Western International League but did not see any action.
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 543-36-0070).
