Anthony Tornay
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Anthony Tornay | |
"Tony, Nini" | |
Bat/Throw: | R/R |
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Height: | 6' 0" |
Weight: | 205 |
Born: | 1929-10-3 at San Francisco, CA (US) |
Died: | 1997-1-12 |
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Francisco, California in 1952.
- Resided in San Francisco, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Spanish ancestry.
- Listed hobby as collecting opera records.
- Sung and played the tuba as of 1952 and 1953.
- Said in 1952 and 1953 that his biggest thrill was signing that contract with Yakima in 1948 to start his pro career.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Galileo High School in San Francisco, California.
- Won baseball awards in high school.
- Played in the annual Bay area all-star tourney for two years.
- Played American Legion ball.
Outside of baseball
- Did odd jobs during the off-season as of 1952 and 1953.
Sources =
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 332-40-2648).