| Tony York | |
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| Infielder | |
| Born:(1912-11-27)November 27, 1912 Irene, Texas | |
| Died: April 18, 1970(1970-04-18) (aged 57) Hillsboro, Texas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 18, 1944, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 25, 1944, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .235 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 7 |
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Tony Batton York (November 27, 1912 – April 18, 1970) was a professionalbaseball player. He played part of one season inMajor League Baseball for theChicago Cubs in 1944 as ashortstop andthird baseman. The 31-year-oldrookie was measured during his playing career at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) and weighing 165 lbs.[1]
He was born inIrene, Texas to Theodore York (1888–1942) and his wife Mattie. Tony was the second of their four children, and the only son. His sisters were Juanita M., Lois C., and May W. York. He was married twice, first to Stephanie. They had no children. His second marriage, on January 29, 1941, was to Mariana Norris (November 30, 1915 – July 21, 2009). They had one daughter, Nancy Ann York.
Stephanie born in 1985 was the wife of Tony Batton York's Great Grandson Tony Farmer.
York had an extensive career inminor league baseball. He began his career in 1933 with theBaton Rouge Solons in theDixie League, and continued to play until 1956. In the minors, York was primarily a shortstop, moving tosecond base full-time in 1947.
York is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in themajor leagues duringWorld War II. He made his major league debut on April 18, 1944 (Opening Day) in a road game against theCincinnati Reds atCrosley Field.
His season and career major league totals for 28 games include a .235batting average (20-for-85) with 7runs batted in and 4runs scored. He was a good fielder for his era, handling 120 out of 125total chances successfully for afielding percentage of .960.
In 1952, York becameplayer-manager of theTexarkana Bears in theBig State League. He served as a player-manager for the remainder of his playing career, and continued managing in the minor leagues until 1958.
Tony and his wife are buried in Fairview Cemetery inHubbard, Texas.
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