Tony Cuccinello

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Anthony Francis (Tony) Cuccinello (November 8, 1907 - September 21, 1995) was a second baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1930 through 1945, Cuccinello played for the Cincinnati Reds (1930-31), Brooklyn Dodgers (1933-35), Boston Bees (1936-40, 1941-43), New York Giants (1940) and Chicago White Sox (1943-45). He batted and threw right handed.

In a 15-season career, Cuccinello was a .280 hitter with 94 home runs and 884 RBI in 1704 games.

A native of Long Island City, New York, Cuccinello batted .300 or better five times, with a career high .315 in 1931, and led the National League second basemen in assists and double plays three times each.

Cuccinello was named to the first All-Star Game, played on July 6, 1933 at Comiskey Park, appearing as a pinch-hitter for Carl Hubbell. He also played in the 1938 and 1945 Games.

In the 1945 season, Cuccinello batted .308 for the Chicago White Sox, and just missed winning the American League batting title, one point behind Snuffy Stirnweiss' .309. Nevertheless, Cuccinello was released in the offseason. Following his retirement as a player, he coached for the White Sox in 1957 under manager and former teammate Al Lopez.

Tony Cuccinello died in Tampa, Florida at age of 87.