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From SABR Encyclopedia

Contents 1 Profile 1.1 Personal 1.2 Pre-professional career 1.3 Contract signing 2 Sources

[edit] Profile

[edit] Personal

• Resided in Stockton, California in 1953.
• Self-identified as being of English-Indian-Spanish ancestry.
• Hobbies were hunting and fishing in 1953.
• Pitching against Jerry Coleman in a semi-pro tourney last year was his most interesting experience.
• Attended Fresno State College during the off-season in 1953.

[edit] Pre-professional career

• Graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Stockton in 1952.
• Participated in baseball, football, basketball and boxing in high school.

• Pitched semi-pro ball for the Stockton Merchants and Waterloo A.C.

[edit] Contract signing

• Was signed to his first contract by Bill Marshall of the Milwaukee Braves.

[edit] Sources

• 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
• Social Security Death Index (SSN: 557-42-2878).