From SABR Encyclopedia
| Ervin Jerry Hatzenbuhler
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| "Hatz"
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 6' 0"
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| Weight:
| 205
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| Born:
| 1933-8-22 at Dickinson, ND (US)
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Ervin Hatzenbuhler was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Lodi, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
- Shows his hobby is golf.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Lodi Union High School in 1951.
- Played baseball, football and basketball in high school.
- Was named to the all conference football team.
- Attended Stockton College for one year.
- Played football at Stockton College and was named to the All-Big Seven football team in 1951.
- Attends College Of The Pacific during the off-season.
- Played varsity football at College Of The Pacific in 1952 and was first string defensive guard.
- Played semi-pro ball for the Stockton Braves.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Joe Gordon of the Detroit Tigers.
Sources
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
