From SABR Encyclopedia
- See Willie Neal in the index for other people with this or a similar name.
Willie Frank Neal
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"Lefty"
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Bat/Throw:
| L/L
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Height:
| 5' 9"
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Weight:
| 170
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Born:
| 1934-6-7 at Memphis, TN (US)
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Willie Neal was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1954.
- Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry.
- Shows his hobby is eating.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Jordan High School in Los Angeles.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
- Attended Compton Junior College.
- Played baseball and basketball at college.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Tony Robello of the Baltimore Orioles.
Sources
- 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).