Tony Pérez

Atanasio Pérez Rigal, better known as Tony Pérez (born May 14, 1942 in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba), is a former player in Major League Baseball. After playing third base in the early part of his career with the Cincinnati Reds, from 1972 onward he starred at first base. In the early part of the 1970s he was a key member of Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine". Apart from his years with the Reds (1964-76, '84-86), he also played for the Montreal Expos (1977-79), Boston Red Sox (1980-82) and Philadelphia Phillies (1983). After retiring, Pérez went on the manage with the Reds and Florida Marlins.

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May 14 - 1942 - Ciego de Ávila - Cuba - Major League Baseball - Third base - Cincinnati Reds - First base - Big Red Machine - Montreal Expos - Boston Red Sox - Philadelphia Phillies - Florida Marlins

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In 2000, Pérez was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His induction was controversial as some people felt he is not a deserving hall of famer and got in due to the fact he played one some of the most famous teams in history. Pèrez was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1998.

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2000 - Baseball Hall of Fame

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He finished his career with a .279 batting average, 379 home runs, 1652 RBI and 1272 runs scored

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