- Graduated from Wilson High School in 1967
- Wilson High School
- Played on Wilson High School 1966 State Championship Baseball Team
- Winning pitcher in State Championship game
- Won three games in 1966 playoffs
- Played on 1967 State Runner‐up Team
- Pitched 7 no hitters in 1967
- Career records at Wilson was 30‐3
- Drafted by N. Y. Mets in 1967 and played in their farm system