After playing at Barstow College, Norman was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 15th round of the 1974 amateur draft. He was the 357th overall selection.\n', '

After signing with the Reds, Norman joined the Billings Mustangs of the Pioneer League, the Reds\' rookie league affiliate. One of his teammates on the Mustangs was the Reds 5th round draft choice, left fielder Steve Henderson, whose career often intersected Norman\'s. In 68 games for the Mustangs in 1974, Norman put up an impressive batting average of .297 and a slugging percentage of .441.\n', '

In 1975, Norman was promoted to the Reds\' class A affiliate, the Tampa Tarpons of the Florida State League. Playing again alongside Henderson, Norman played 129 games with a batting average of .273 and a slugging percentage of .393.\n', '

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