Howard Keefe

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Howard Keefe
Howard Robert Keefe Jr.
"Socky"
Bat/Throw: L/R
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 175
Born: 1933-2-24 at Sonora, CA (US)
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Howard Keefe was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Sonora, California in 1952 and 1955.
  • Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry in 1952, and of Irish-Italian ancestry in 1955.
  • Single in 1952 and 1955.
  • Listed hobby as hunting in 1955.

Pre-professional career

  • Was selected the most valuable athlete in high school in 1950.
  • Graduated from Sonora High School in 1950 and played baseball, football and basketball.
  • Played American Legion ball in Sonora.

Outside of baseball

  • Was a carpenter's helper during the off-season in 1952.
  • Was "recently discharged" from the U.S. Army after two years of service in 1955.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first contract by Tony Robello of the Saint Louis Browns.

Sources

  • 1952 Pioneer League Index.
  • 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).


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