Thad was born in Merced, CA on December 20, 1940. He passed away May 16, 2012 at the age of 71. He grew up in Merced, attended local schools and was a Merced High School graduate.
Thad served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Ord California and later attended Fresno State College. He played in the minor leagues then was picked up by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was later traded to the New York Yankees where he was a relief pitcher from 1967-1968.
Thad served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Ord California and later attended Fresno State College. He played in the minor leagues then was picked up by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was later traded to the New York Yankees where he was a relief pitcher from 1967-1968.