Ralph Birkofer

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Ralph Birkofer
Ralph Joseph Birkofer Jr.
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 200
Born: 1934-4-6 at Cincinnati, OH (US)
Died: 1997-5-29
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Ralph Birkofer was a professional player.

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Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1953.
  • Self-identified as being of German-Irish ancestry.
  • Son of Ralph Birkofer.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Roger Bacon High School in 1952.
    • Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
  • Played American Legion ball in Cincinnati.

Achievements

  • Completed his first eight starts as a professional, with Ogden in 1952.

Sources

  • 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
  • Social Security Death Index (SSN: 287-30-0790).


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