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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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gene Tenace Italian?
Yes — Gene Tenace is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Oakland A's catcher
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- b. 1946
- Birth Place
- Russelton, PA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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