Drafted in 1st round, 3rd overall pick, by Detroit in 1937...
Had first career hit on 7/23/1937, off George Cone (CHA)...
Hit first career homerun on 6/22/1938, off Zolly Schoeter (CLE)...
Injured on 8/13/1939 with a Torn Abdominal Muscle, out for 4 weeks...
Drove in 6 runs against St. Louis (A) on 9/12/1942...
Won Player of the Week award on 9/14/1942, hitting .381 with 4 HR, 10 RBI...
Won Gold Glove Award at First Base in 1942...
Traded from Detroit to New York (A) on 3/2/1947 (Going to DET: 1B George Young. Going to NYA: 2B Ray Dimeo, 1B Denny Caneer)...
Injured on 5/30/1950 with a Strained Back Muscle, out for one week...
Retired in 1953.
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