William Bouley/pagetext
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[edit] Profile
[edit] Personal
- Resided in Long Beach, California in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of French American ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as hunting and fishing.
- Single in 1955.
[edit] Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Wilson High School in 1953.
- Played baseball and football in high school.
- Attended Long Beach City College.
- Played baseball at college.
- His college team won the Southern California and State Championships.
- Played American Legion baseball in Lakewood.
- Won the batting title in American Legion baseball and made two all-star teams.
[edit] Outside of baseball
- Was a men's clothing salesman during the off-season in 1955.
[edit] Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Robert Mattick of the Cincinnati Reds.
[edit] Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 571-40-7087).