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Willard Ralph King
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"Bill"
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Bat/Throw:
| L/L
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Height:
| 5' 11"
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Weight:
| 180
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Born:
| 1933-7-11 at Erie, PA (US)
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Willard King was a professional player.
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Personal
- Resided in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1955.
- Listed hobbies as bowling and fishing.
- Single in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Academy High School in Erie, Pennsylvania.
- Participated in all major sports in high school.
- Played American Legion ball.
- Played semi-pro ball in the Erie area.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Ray Swallow who was the Pocatello Business Manager.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).