James Barrett/pagetext
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[edit] Profile
[edit] Personal
- Was residing in Hollywood, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
- Listed are golf, muic and dancing among his hobbies.
[edit] Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Loyola High School in Los Angeles in 1952 and played baseball and basketball.
- Was named to the all-league team for three consecutive season.
- Played semi-pro ball in Anchorage, Alaska.
- Signed to his first contract by Tony Robello of the St. Louis Browns.
[edit] Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
