From SABR Encyclopedia
Walter Tyler Jr.
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Bat/Throw:
| L/R
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Height:
| 5' 11"
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Weight:
| 173
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Born:
| 1929-12-8 at Burleson County, TX (US)
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Died:
| 2008-3-2 at Los Angeles, CA (US)
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Walt Tyler was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Fremont High School in Los Angeles.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
- Played semi-pro ball for the Compton Pacemakers.
Achievements
Outside of baseball
- Was a laborer during the off-season.
Sources
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).