Born September 22, 1929, Kansas City, Mo., resides in Sacramento, Cal. Ht.: 6-0, Wt.: 190. Bats right, throws right.
Pennsylvania Dutch, married.
Veteran of 12 seasons in minors, last four with AAA Sacramento. In '58 hit .309 in 94 games; previously hit .305, .284, .263.
Led Class C West Texas-New Mexico League with .413 in 95 games in '50. Managed Class D Janesville in '52. Voted outstanding Pacific Coast League third baseman in '56.
Scouting report: "Hits from open stance. Seldom pulls. Below average power. Ordinary range in field. Fair utility man. Twilight zone [sic] major leaguer."
-from Scouting Reports, Baseball Digest, March 1959
"Versatile Harry played third base as well as second for Sacramento last season. He can hit, and gets on base often.
Harry was a favorite of Sacramento fans."
-1959 Topps No. 523
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