George Tomecek

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George Tomecek
George Walter Tomecek
Bat/Throw: L/R
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 155
Born: 1933-8-29 at Yuma, AZ (US)
Died: 2004-2-4
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George Tomecek was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Riverside, Illinois in 1955.
  • Self-identified as being of Czech-Indian ancestry.
  • Single in 1955.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Riverside High School in 1950.
  • Played baseball, football and basketball in high school.

Outside of baseball

  • Was a flying instructor in small aircraft during the off-season.
  • Served two years in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first contract by George Moriarty of the Detroit Tigers.

Sources

  • 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
  • Social Security Death Index (SSN: 332-26-7144).


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