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[edit] Profile
[edit] Personal
- Resided in Powell River, British Columbia in 1949, and in Stockton, California in 1952 and 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Italian ancestry.
- Listed hunting among his hobbies.
[edit] Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Powell River High School in British Columbia, Canada, in 1944.
- Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
- Pitched three no-hit games in semi-pro ball in British Columbia.
[edit] Achievements
- Set the Far West League record in 1951 for the highest fielding average by a shortstop with .929.
- Led the 1952 Pioneer League shortstops in assists with 40 and double plays with 81.
[edit] Outside of baseball
- Was a warehouse worker during the off-season.
[edit] Source
- 1949 California League Gold Book.
- 1952 Pioneer League Index.
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).