Edward Rommel
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Edward Rommel | |
Edward L Rommel | |
Bat/Throw: | L/R |
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Height: | 5' 10" |
Weight: | 170 |
Born: | 1931-3-17 at Milwaukee, WI (US) |
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Profile
Personal
- Was married and was residing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1953.
- Nationality self-reported as German.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Messmer High School in 1948 and played baseball, basketball and football.
- Was selected to represent Milwaukee in the Hearst All-Star Game in New York in 1948.
- Graduate of the University of San Francisco with a B.A. degree; played varsity baseball.
Outside of baseball
- Was a music teacher (accordion) during the off-season as of 1953.
Contract signing
- Signed to his first contract by Don McShane of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1955.
Outside of baseball
- Was a professional musician during the off-season.
- Was recently discharged from the U.S. Army after 21 months of service in the Transportation Corps.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Jocko Collins of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).