- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAnthony Michael Lazzeri
- Nickname
- Poosh 'Em Up
- Tony Lazzeri was born on December 6, 1903 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Slide, Kelly, Slide (1927). He was married to Maye Janes Lazzeri. He died on August 6, 1946 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- SpouseMaye Janes Lazzeri(? - August 6, 1946) (his death)
- During an epileptic seizure, he died after falling down a flight of stairs at his home.
- He missed being the hero of the 1926 World Series when a massive drive of his went foul. On the next pitch, Grover Cleveland Alexander struck him out with the base loaded.
- He was the first major leaguer to hit two grand slams in one game (24 May 1936). On that day, he set the American League record (which still stands) for most RBIs in a game (11).
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Committee on Baseball Veterans in 1991.
- Second baseman for the New York Yankees (1926-1937), Chicago Cubs (1938), Brooklyn Dodgers (1939) and New York Giants (1939).
- They didn't get along. Gehrig thought Ruth was a big-mouth and Ruth thought Gehrig was cheap. They were both right.
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