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Wade started and lettered tow seasons while attending Norfolk Senior High School. As junior he batted .326, smacked 5 homeruns, drove in 22 RBI’s and stole one base. He hit .340 for the American Legion summer team, hit 6 homeruns, drove in 33 RBI’s and stole 9 bases. Wade participated in the League All Star Game, playing for the West.