About Tony Rensa
Lived 1901 – 1987 (aged 85). Tony Rensa was an American baseball player.
George Anthony Rensa (September 29, 1901 – January 4, 1987) was an American professional baseball player in Major League Baseball. Rensa played for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox. He batted and threw right-handed.
He was born in Parsons, Pennsylvania and died in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
In 200 games over six seasons, Rensa posted a .261 batting average (134-for-514) with 71 runs, 7 home runs, 65 RBI and 57 bases on balls. Defensively, he recorded a .965 fielding percentage as a catcher.
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Who was Tony Rensa?
American baseball player (1901-1987)
When was Tony Rensa born?
Tony Rensa was born on 28 September 1901 in Luzerne County.
When did Tony Rensa die?
Tony Rensa died on 4 January 1987 in Wilkes-Barre.
What was Tony Rensa's occupation?
Tony Rensa was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tony Rensa?
Tony Rensa was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Rensa. https://biography.guide/tony-rensa/
MLA: "Tony Rensa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tony-rensa/.
Chicago: "Tony Rensa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tony-rensa/.
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