Gene Tenace Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Gene Tenace Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Gene Tenace:

Gene Tenace (full name: Fury Gene Tenace; no nicknames) played catcher and first baseman from 1969 until 1983 for the Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Athletics from 1969 - 1976, Padres from 1977 - 1980, Cardinals from 1981 - 1982 and Pirates in 1983. Over 15 seasons, he played 1555 games, hit 201 home runs, drove in 653 runs, and stole 36 bases. Born on October 10, 1946 in Russellton, PA, Tenace stands 6' 0" and weighs 190 lb. He attended Valley (Lucasville, OH) high school and was drafted by the Kansas City Athletics in the 20th round of the 1965 amateur draft. His debut was on May 29, 1969 and he played his final game on September 30, 1983. Over his career, Tenace made $2,004,800. Common misspellings of his name include Fury eugene Gene Tenace tenance.