| Andy Tomasic | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 10, 1917 Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania |
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| Died: November 27, 2008 (aged 90) Allentown, Pennsylvania |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| April 28, 1949 for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 22, 1949 for the New York Giants | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win-Loss | 0-1 |
| Earned run average | 18.00 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Teams | |
Andrew John Tomasic, Sr. (December 10, 1917[1] – November 27, 2008) was a Major League Baseball and NFL player. He was born in Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Allentown, Pennsylvania. He attended Temple University and was inducted into their Hall of Fame.[1]
Tomasic was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 16th round of the 1942 NFL Draft. He was a halfback, defensive back, and return specialist and made his NFL debut in 1942. He did not play from 1943-1945 as he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.[1] Tomasic returned in 1946 in what would be his final NFL season.
After his NFL career ended, he played a single season in Major League Baseball with the New York Giants in 1949. In 5 innings pitched, he gave up 10 earned runs and struck out 2.
Tomasic died on November 27, 2008, in Allentown, Pennsylvania.[1]