Norman George Becker was born in May 21, 1923 to Henry and Catherine Becker of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. He was oldest of four children..
Norman attended high school in West Chester while living with Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fling. He graduated in 1941. The yearbook writes of Norman:
Norman came to this school from Chadds Ford at the beginning of his junior year and has done well here. He is active in most sports. Although he plans to go to business college to become an accountant, he has hopes of someday crashing Big League baseball.
Norman was described in the local paper as “An outstanding athlete and a good student.” And “He made many friends through baseball and often received the praise of opponents as well as local followers."
Norman played catcher on the high school baseball team and for the American Legion when they reached the regional finals one year in a state tournament. Norman was asked to try out for the Southern ball league, but returned home after a few games.