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My Take
Tony Pérez carries the kind of legacy that makes baseball feel mythic to me. A Cuban kid from Ciego de Ávila nicknamed Big Dog, he crossed borders to anchor the Cincinnati Reds dynasty, helping deliver four pennants and two World Series titles in the 1970s. What I admire most is his reputation for delivering when it mattered, the steady run producer every great lineup needs. A career stretching from 1964 to 1986 plus a later turn as manager shows a life fully given to the game. To me he is the quintessential clutch presence, the heart of a champion clubhouse.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony Pérez
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・ペレス
- Reading
- とにー・ぺれす
- Born
- May 14, 1942 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Ciego de Ávila, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball manager / baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tony Pérez born?
Born May 14, 1942 (age 84).
Where is Tony Pérez from?
Tony Pérez is from Ciego de Ávila, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba.
What does Tony Pérez do?
Tony Pérez works as baseball manager, baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.