06/19/1959 | Drafted in the 1959 first-year player draft out of high school (Leo; Chicago, IL) by the Cincinnati Cannons. (Round 1, Pick 4, 4th overall pick). |
08/31/1959 | Hits three home runs against the La Crosse Lions, going 3-5 with 4 RBI and 3 runs scored! |
09/01/1959 | Wins the UMVA Batter of the Month Award. |
09/07/1959 | Wins the UMVA Player of the Week Award. |
04/12/1960 | Named the #13 prospect in the FABL |
04/14/1960 | Outstandingly completed training to improve his baserunning fundamentals at the Cincinnati Cannons development complex. |
07/07/1960 | Named the #10 prospect in the FABL |
09/01/1960 | Wins the UMVA Batter of the Month Award. |
04/18/1961 | Named the #8 prospect in the FABL |
08/07/1961 | Wins the SEL Player of the Week Award. |
04/17/1962 | Named the #4 prospect in the FABL |
05/07/1962 | Wins the EA Player of the Week Award. |
07/01/1962 | Wins the EA Batter of the Month Award. |
09/27/1962 | Injured (shoulder tendinitis),day-to-day for 5 days. |
01/01/1963 | OSA scouting updated ratings: Contact: 3; Power: 4; Eye: 5. |
04/08/1963 | Named the #2 prospect in the FABL |
07/01/1963 | Wins the FABL CA Rookie of the Month Award. |
07/28/1963 | Hits three home runs against the Kansas City Kings, going 3-5 with 4 RBI and 3 runs scored! |