Joseph Leon

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Joseph Leon
Joseph Leroy Leon
Bat/Throw: L/R
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 188
Born: 1932-2-14 at Cincinnati, OH (US)
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Joseph Leon was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1955.
  • Married in 1955.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Elder High School in 1950.
  • Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
  • Attended Xavier University during the off-season.
  • Played American Legion ball with the Budde Post of Cincinnati who were the regional champions in 1949.

Outside of baseball

  • Served in the U.S. Army for 21 months and saw combat duty in Korea.

Contract signing

  • Was signed for the Philadelphia Phillies by Heinie Groh.

Sources

  • 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).


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