Tony Bartirome
baseball player
- May 9, 1932 · Pittsburgh
- June 22, 2018 · Bradenton
- 86 years
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Tony Bartirome, 86, American baseball player (Pittsburgh Pirates).
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|Anthony Joseph Bartirome (May 9, 1932 – June 22, 2018) was an American baseball player, coach and athletic trainer. He played first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1952 baseball season, after just one minor league season. He never appeared in another major league game following 1952, even though his professional career lasted through 1963. Prior to playing professionally, Bartirome was the star first baseman for a sandlot baseball team in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. He also went on to serve as a coach for the Atlanta Braves from 1986 to 1988. He was the team trainer for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1967 to 1985.
Charlie Metro was his manager with the 1960 Denver Bears and offered this glowing praise: "Tony Bartirome was an absolute delight. I had Bo Osborne as a first baseman, and Tony had been there the year before. Tony was a good-fielding, little first baseman, not a very big guy. He was a left-handed hitter and thrower and was one of the most positive guys I've ever seen. I kept him on the ball club because he was great for the club. I regret one thing—I wanted to play him at shortstop or second base, because he was a left-hander, and I wanted to shake up things. I was hoping one of my infielders would catch a cold sometime so I could put him in there. I'd come in from the coaching box line when we were behind, and Tony would say, 'Don't worry, Skip. A couple of hits, a couple of bases on balls and a choke-up play, and we got 4 runs. We'll get them.' That was his idea of a rally! He became a fine trainer with the Pittsburgh Pirates for many years. If I could pattern a ball club with guys as positive as he was, I think I'd send a wire to the other managers: 'Forget first place.' What a guy to have on a club!"
Bartirome died on June 22, 2018, at the age of 86.
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1.On what date was Tony Bartirome born?
- A.June 22, 1932
- B.June 22, 1934
- C.May 9, 1932correct
- D.May 9, 1934
The biography states that Anthony Joseph Bartirome was born on May 9, 1932.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What position did Tony Bartirome play for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1952?
- A.Third base
- B.Shortstop
- C.Catcher
- D.First basecorrect
Tony Bartirome played first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1952 baseball season.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Where did Tony Bartirome play sandlot baseball before turning professional?
- A.Denver, Colorado
- B.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- C.Atlanta, Georgia
- D.Oakmont, Pennsylvaniacorrect
Prior to his professional career, Tony Bartirome was the star first baseman for a sandlot baseball team in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
Source: biographical introduction
4.During which years did Tony Bartirome serve as the team trainer for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
- A.1986–1988
- B.1952–1963
- C.1967–1985correct
- D.1960–1965
Tony Bartirome was the team trainer for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1967 to 1985.
Source: biographical introduction
5.Who was the manager of the 1960 Denver Bears that praised Tony Bartirome?
- A.Bo Osborne
- B.Charlie Metrocorrect
- C.Tony Bartirome
- D.The Pittsburgh Pirates
Charlie Metro was the manager for the 1960 Denver Bears and offered praise for Tony Bartirome.
Source: manager comments
6.Which team did Tony Bartirome serve as a coach for between 1986 and 1988?
- A.Pittsburgh Pirates
- B.Atlanta Bravescorrect
- C.Denver Bears
- D.New York Yankees
Tony Bartirome served as a coach for the Atlanta Braves from 1986 to 1988.
Source: biographical introduction
7.What was noted about Tony Bartirome's physical size and playing style according to Charlie Metro?
- A.He was a tall, right-handed pitcher
- B.He was a big, power-hitting outfielder
- C.He was a stocky, switch-hitting catcher
- D.He was a good-fielding, little left-handed playercorrect
Charlie Metro described Tony Bartirome as a good-fielding, little first baseman who hit and threw left-handed.
Source: manager comments
8.In what year did Tony Bartirome's professional baseball career end?
- A.1963correct
- B.1952
- C.1988
- D.1960
The text states that Tony Bartirome's professional career lasted through 1963.
Source: biographical introduction
9.What position did Charlie Metro express a desire to play Tony Bartirome at for the Denver Bears?
- A.Third base or outfield
- B.Shortstop or second basecorrect
- C.Pitcher or catcher
- D.First base or third base
Charlie Metro mentioned he wanted to play Tony Bartirome at shortstop or second base to shake things up.
Source: manager comments
10.On what date did Tony Bartirome die?
- A.May 9, 2018
- B.June 22, 1985
- C.June 22, 2018correct
- D.May 9, 1988
Tony Bartirome died on June 22, 2018.
Source: biographical introduction
11.What was Tony Bartirome's age at the time of his death?
- A.80
- B.88
- C.82
- D.86correct
Tony Bartirome died on June 22, 2018, at the age of 86.
Source: biographical introduction
12.According to Charlie Metro, what was Tony Bartirome's specific idea of a rally?
- A.A grand slam and a strikeout
- B.Stealing home and a sacrifice fly
- C.Three consecutive home runs
- D.A couple of hits, a couple of bases on balls, and a choke-up playcorrect
Tony Bartirome defined a rally as a couple of hits, a couple of bases on balls, and a choke-up play.
Source: manager comments
13.How did Charlie Metro describe Tony Bartirome's personality?
- A.One of the most positive guys he had ever seencorrect
- B.Stubborn and demanding
- C.Quiet and reserved
- D.Serious and focused
Charlie Metro called Tony Bartirome one of the most positive guys he had ever seen.
Source: manager comments
14.Who did Tony Bartirome play first base for prior to Bo Osborne?
- A.Denver Bearscorrect
- B.Pittsburgh Pirates
- C.Oakmont sandlot team
- D.Atlanta Braves
Charlie Metro noted that Tony Bartirome had been the first baseman for the Denver Bears the year before Bo Osborne.
Source: manager comments
15.How long did Tony Bartirome play in the minor leagues before joining the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1952?
- A.Five seasons
- B.Eight seasons
- C.One seasoncorrect
- D.Three seasons
Tony Bartirome played first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1952 after just one minor league season.
Source: biographical introduction
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