Gene Tenace

Biography

Gene Tenace was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on October 10, 1946, in Russellton, Pennsylvania, and began his baseball career in the minor leagues in 1965. He was eventually called up to the major leagues in 1969, where he played for the Oakland Athletics.

Tenace was known for his versatility on the field, as he played several positions throughout his career, including catcher, first base, and outfield. He was also known for his power hitting, as he hit 201 home runs during his career.

One of Tenace's most notable accomplishments was his performance in the 1972 World Series, where he helped lead the Oakland Athletics to victory over the Cincinnati Reds. He hit four home runs in the series, including two in the decisive seventh game, and was named the Most Valuable Player of the series.

Tenace played for the Athletics until 1976, when he was traded to the San Diego Padres. He played for the Padres for two seasons before being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1978. He played for the Cardinals for one season before being traded back to the Athletics in 1979.

Tenace played for the Athletics for two more seasons before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1981. He played for the Pirates for one season before being traded to the San Francisco Giants in 1982. He played for the Giants for one season before retiring from baseball in 1983.

After retiring from baseball, Tenace worked as a coach for several teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Texas Rangers. He also worked as a broadcaster for the Blue Jays and the Oakland Athletics.

Overall, Gene Tenace had a successful baseball career, playing for several teams and earning numerous accolades. He was known for his versatility on the field and his power hitting, and his performance in the 1972 World Series will always be remembered as one of the greatest in baseball history.

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1982 St. Louis Cardinals Celebration & Highlights

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In 1982, the sports broadcasting landscape was graced by the iconic voice of Jack Buck,...

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