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Gene Tenace

b. 1946Russelton, PAItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included

Oakland A's catcher

Biography

Oakland A's catcher; 1972 World Series MVP; hit HR in first 2 World Series at-bats; born Fury Gene Tenacio. 1972 World Series MVP; hit home runs in his first 2 World Series at-bats

Notable For

  • Oakland A's catcher
  • 1972 World Series MVP
  • hit HR in first 2 World Series at-bats
  • born Fury Gene Tenacio

Honors & Recognition

  • 1972 World Series MVP
  • hit home runs in his first 2 World Series at-bats
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Quick Facts

Field
Sports
Specialty
Baseball
Years
b. 1946
Birth Place
Russelton, PA
Origin
Italian American descendant
Regional Ancestry
Italian
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