He originally signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937 .
He originally progressed as far as the top - level Montreal Royals in 1940 -- 41 , where he led the International League in doubles ( 40 ) and triples ( 12 ) in 1940 .
He originally signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937 and progressed as far as the top - level Montreal Royals in 1940 -- 41 , where he led the International League in doubles ( 40 ) and triples ( 12 ) in 1940 .