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From SABR Encyclopedia

Contents 1 Profile 1.1 Personal 1.2 Pre-professional career 1.3 Contract signing 2 Sources

[edit] Profile

[edit] Personal

• Resided in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1955.
• Listed hobbies as bowling and fishing.
• Single in 1955.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Contract signing

• Was signed to his first contract by Ray Swallow who was the Pocatello Business Manager.

[edit] Sources

• 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).