From SABR Encyclopedia
- See Robert Decker in the index for other people with this or a similar name.
Robert Erwin Decker
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"Red, Moon"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 5' 9"
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Weight:
| 170
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Born:
| 1932-8-23 at St. Joseph, MO (US)
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Robert Decker was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Omaha, Nebraska in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Irish American ancestry.
- Single in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Holy Name High School in 1950.
- Played basketball, baseball and football in high school.
- Attended the University of Nebraska.
- Attended Santa Clara University.
- Attended Tulsa University.
- Played football and baseball at Tulsa University.
- Was attending Creighton University during the off-season as of 1955.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Grayle Howlett who is President of the Tulsa Oilers.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).