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[edit] Personal

  • Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1955.
  • Self-identified as being of English, Irish, German and Spanish ancestry.

[edit] Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Wilson High School in 1953.
    • Played baseball and basketball in high school.
    • His high school team was Los Angeles City baseball champions.
    • Was selected as All-City Player of the Year in baseball in high school.
  • Attended the University of Southern California, where he played baseball.
  • Was signed to his first contract by Johnny Moore of the Milwaukee Braves.

[edit] Sources

  • "College note", pg 37. The Sporting News, 1955-03-16.
  • 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
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