John Kidd

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John Kidd
John Whitson Kidd
"Captain Kidd"
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 195
Born: 1935-10-22 at Birmingham, AL (US)
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John Kidd was a professional player.

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Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Birmingham, Alabama in 1955.
  • Self-identified as being of American ancestry.
  • Single in 1955.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1953.
  • Played football, basketball and baseball in high school.
  • Attended Howard College and did some coaching during the off-season.
  • Played American Legion baseball.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first contract by Dickey Martin of the New York Yankees.

Sources

  • 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).


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