From SABR Encyclopedia
Anthony Joseph Cannizzo Jr.
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"Tony"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 5' 9"
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Weight:
| 200
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Born:
| 1935-1-16 at San Francisco, CA (US)
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Anthony Cannizzo was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Francisco, California in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Italian ancestry.
- Winter hobby was playing Sunday baseball in 1955.
- Single in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1953.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
- His high school team won four consecutive championships.
- Was chosen on the East-West Prep All-Star basketball team.
- Attended San Francisco State.
- Played baseball at San Francisco State.
Outside of baseball
- Worked in a department store during the off-season in 1955.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first professional contract by Frank Lucchesi who is the Pocatello Manager.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).