| Tony York | |
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| Infielder | |
| Born: November 27, 1912 Irene, Texas |
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| Died: April 18, 1970 (aged 57) Hillsboro, Texas |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| April 18, 1944 for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 25, 1944 for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .235 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| RBI | 7 |
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Tony Batton York (November 27, 1912 Irene, Texas - April 18, 1970 Hillsboro, Texas) was a Major League Baseball shortstop/third baseman who played for the Chicago Cubs in 1944. The 31-year-old rookie stood 5'10" and weighed 165 lbs.
He was born in Irene, 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.
York is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on April 18, 1944 (Opening Day) in a road game against the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field.
His season and career totals for 28 games include a .235 batting average (20-for-85) with 7 runs batted in and 4 runs scored. He was a good fielder for his era, handling 120 out of 125 total chances successfully for a fielding percentage of .960.
Tony and his second wife are buried in Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard, Texas.