Tommy Reis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tommy Reis

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 06-Aug-1914

Place of Birth: Newport, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: 06-Nov-2009

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Thomas Edward (Tommy) Reis (August 6, 1914 – November 6, 2009) was a relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in the 1938 season.
He batted and threw right-handed. Born in Newport, Kentucky, Reis was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Wilkes-Barre team (Eastern) in the 1937 rule V draft.
He debuted with Philadelphia in 1938, then was purchased by the Boston Bees during the midseason.
In eight appearances, he posted a 0-1 record with six strikeouts and a 12.27 ERA in 11.0 innings. At the time of his death, Reis was recognized as one of the oldest living MLB players.
Reis was the last surviving person who played at Baker Bowl, the home ballpark for the Phillies between May 2, 1895 and June 30, 1938, as a member of the Phillies.