About Tommy Reis
Lived 1914 – 2009 (aged 95). Tommy Reis was an American baseball player.
Thomas Edward 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 innings.
During World War II, Reis served with the US Army in the European Theatre of Operations.
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.
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Who was Tommy Reis?
American baseball player (1914-2009)
When was Tommy Reis born?
Tommy Reis was born on 6 August 1914 in Newport.
When did Tommy Reis die?
Tommy Reis died on 6 November 2009 in Ocala.
What was Tommy Reis's occupation?
Tommy Reis was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tommy Reis?
Tommy Reis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Reis. https://biography.guide/tommy-reis/
MLA: "Tommy Reis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-reis/.
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