"Jim started the 1952 season in the uniform of the St. Louis Browns, then, after playing in 93 games for the Brownies, was traded to the Detroit Tigers.
He began in organized ball in 1942 with Green Bay. Lockport of the Pony League had his services the next season, then came two years in military service.
Jim first came to the majors briefly in 1948 with the White Sox. He also played for the Yankees."
-1953 Bowman No. 44
"Jim came to the Tigers from the Browns in August of 1952. He had previously played in the American League with the White Sox and Yankees.
Jim's career started with Green Bay in 1942. After hitting .316 and .333 for Hollywood of the Pacific Coast League in '47 and '48, he received a trial with the White Sox. He hit .317 for Kansas City in 1950 before coming to the Yankees. In June of '50, Jim was traded from the Yanks to the Browns."
-1953 Topps No. 239
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