From SABR Encyclopedia
Lloy Dean Thornburgh
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 2"
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Weight:
| 180
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Born:
| 1935-8-23 at Weatherford, OK (US)
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Died:
| 2008-4-21
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Lloy Thornburgh was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Geyersville, California in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
- Shows his hobbies are hunting and fishing.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Richmond High School in 1953.
- Played baseball and football in high school.
- Chosen catcher on the All Northern California Prep All-Star Team in 1952.
- Named Left End on the All League Prep Football Team in 1952.
- Attended Fresno State College.
- Played baseball in college.
Contract signing
- Signed to his first contract by Ed Fernandes who is the Boise Manager.
Sources
- 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 559-44-5343).