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