Howie Goss

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Howie Goss
Howard Wayne Goss
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 204
Born: 1934-11-1 at Wewoka, OK (US)
Died: 1996-7-31 at Reno, NV (US)
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Howie Goss was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Lamont, California in 1953.
  • Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
  • Listed hobby as music.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from South San Francisco High School in 1952.
  • Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
  • Attended Bakersfield Junior College during the off-season.
  • Played American Legion ball for McGaffery Post.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first contract by Bob Fontaine of the Hollywood Stars.

Sources

  • 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).


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