The former Spring Hill college basketball star showed promise as a young shortstop,
but injuries to his legs and elbows cost him first-string status. While with Detroit,
he played a few games alongside brother Frank. Their uncle, John Bolling, played
first base for the Phillies and Dodgers.
(EW)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 31, 1954:
In Game One against the A's, the Red Sox pound out 18 hits to win, 20–10. Jim Piersall and Milt Bolling each collect 4. Bill Henry completes the sweep with a 9–0 shutout in game 2. Harry Agganis drives in four runs with a home run and 2B.