Hall of Fame Biography: https://youtu.be/v8uMtf5EnbI
Atanasio “Tony” Perez Rigal (Born in Ciego de Avila, Cuba on May 14, 1942-) was the run-producing corner infielder for the Cincinnati Reds’ Big Red Machine that went to four World Series in a 7 year span (1970-1976), winning back-to-back titles in 1975 and 1976. Perez played 23 seasons for the Reds (1964-1976, 1984-1986), Expos (1977-1979), Red Sox (1980-1982) and Phillies (1983). After winning the Pacific Coast League MVP Award, Perez was promoted to the promoted to the Reds club for the stretch run in 1964. A seven-time All-Star selection, Perez is often remembered for his 15th inning home run in the 1967 All-Star game off Catfish Hunter to win the game, thereby garnering the game’s Most Valuable Player Award. Tony topped the 100-RBI mark for seven times in his career, and averaged 96 over the course of his 23 seasons in the big leagues. Tony Perez retired with 2,732 hits, 1,272 runs, 1,652 RBI, 379 home runs and a .279 career batting average. Atanasio “Tony” Perez Rigel was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.
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