Anthony Tornay

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Anthony Tornay
"Tony, Nini"
Bat/Throw: R/R
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 205
Born: 1929-10-3 at San Francisco, CA (US)
Died: 1997-1-12
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Anthony Tornay was a professional player.

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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).


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