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[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Contract signing

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

[edit] Sources

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