Tony Pérez

Baseball player and manager, All-Star

Tony Pérez - Baseball player and manager, All-Star
Born

May 14th, 1942
83 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual achieved prominence in Major League Baseball, primarily as a first baseman. Played a significant role for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1970s, contributing to their success in the Big Red Machine era. Helped the team secure two World Series championships in 1975 and 1976. Later transitioned into coaching and managerial roles in the sport, influencing future generations of players.

Played for Cincinnati Reds, winning two World Series

Selected as an All-Star several times

Inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame

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