John Turk

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John Turk
John Joseph Turk
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 200
Born: 1931-5-4 at Cleveland, OH (US)
Died: 2002-10-4
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John Turk was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Cleveland, Ohio in 1954.
  • Self-identified as being of Slovenian ancestry.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from South High School in 1949.
  • Played football, baseball and basketball in high school.
  • Graduated from Ohio University with a B.S. Degree in Education.
  • Played football and baseball at Ohio University.

Outside of baseball

  • Is freshman football coach at Ohio University during the off-season.

Contract signing

  • Signed to his first professional contract by Eddie Krajnik of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Sources

  • 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).
  • Social Security Death Index (SSN: 282-30-2130)..


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