Tony Perez

Guide Note: Atanasio Tony Perez Rigal was a fixture on Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" baseball clubs of the 1970s. A native Cuban, he left a job in a Havana sugar cane factory to sign with the Cincinnati Reds. In 1967 he notched the first of seven 100-RBI campaigns, concluding his career with 1,652 RBI over 23 Major League seasons. Respected for his clutch hitting, he belted 3 home runs in the 1975 World Series, including a key two-run shot in Game 7, one of two World Championships he earned.

Fast Facts:

Born: May 14, 1942
Nicknames: "Big Dog," "Doggie"
Father of Eduardo Perez
7 time All-Star
1967 MLB All-Star Game MVP
Hit the first home run in Pittsburgh Three Rivers Stadium
7 times recorded 100+ RBI seasons
Elected to MLB Hall of Fame in 2000

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Wikipedia: Tony Perez Player Stats | Managerial Record
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Tony Perez Vital Stats

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Career Stats
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 205 lb
- Rookie Year: 1964
- Positions: Third baseman, First baseman, Manager
- Batted: Right
- Threw: Right
- AVG: .279
- Hits: 2732
- HR: 379

Tony Perez Timeline

May 14, 1942: Born
1964: Makes debut with the Cincinnati Reds
1967: 1st of 4 straight National League All-Star appearances
1967: MLB All-Star Game MVP
1975: Helps Cincinnati Reds win first World Series title since 1940
1976: Helps Cincinnati Reds sweep New York Yankees in World Series
1977: Traded to the Montreal Expos
1980: Signs with the Boston Red Sox
1980: Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1983: Signs with the Philadelphia Phillies
1984: Returns to the Cincinnati Reds
1986: Announces his retirement
1993: Cincinnati Reds Manager
2000: Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame; Cincinnati Reds retire uniform number 24
2001: Florida Marlins Manager

Tony Perez News and Articles

Hispanic PR Wire: "Baseball Legend Tony Pérez Helps Strike Out High Cholesterol..." (2006)
Find Articles: "Perez's Second Shot is on Target - Tony Perez as Manager for Florida Marlins" (2001)
The Cincinnati Enquirer: "Big Red Machine Brings Down the House" (2000)
Cincinnati Enquirer: "Perez Gets Goosebumps at Hall of Fame" (2000)

Tony Perez Photos and Videos

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