From SABR Encyclopedia
Donald William Wilhelm
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"Willie"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 1"
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Weight:
| 173
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Born:
| 1936-1-22 at Phillipsburg, NJ (US)
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Died:
| 1992-5-8
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Donald Wilhelm was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Phillipsburg, New Jersey in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of American ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as fishing and hunting.
- Single in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1954.
- Played football, basketball and baseball in high school.
- Played American Legion ball.
Outside of baseball
- Was a truck driver during the off-season in 1955.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Jocko Collins of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 147-28-6656).