Vern Kindsfather/pagetext

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[edit] Personal

  • Resided in Vancouver, Washington in 1952 and 1953.
  • Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
  • Listed hobby as sports.
  • Striking out a pinch hitter that had just come down from one of the higher classification clubs in a close game was his greatest thrill.

[edit] Pre-professional career

  • Attended high school in Vancouver, Washington.
  • Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
  • Attended Clark Junior College.
  • Was named outstanding athlete at Clark Junior College.
  • Attended Portland University and was finishing his last year in 1951.
  • Played semi-pro ball but no Legion ball.

[edit] Outside of baseball

  • During World War II he was a radarman with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific participating in nine major battles.

[edit] Sources

  • 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
  • 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
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