Today's Birthday: Tom Tresh

Former Eastern League prospect Tom Tresh was born on the date in 1938 in Detroit, Michigan.

Credits: Topps Co. via The Trading Card Database

He played in the Eastern League during the 1959 and '60 seasons for the Binghamton Triplets.

Tresh went to a 9 year major league career with the New York Yankees (1961-69) and Detroit Tigers (1969). He was named American League Rookie of the Year in 1962 and was named to the American League All-Star team in 1962 and '63. He was awarded a Gold Glove in 1965.

After he retired from baseball, he worked for several years at Central Michigan University and was an assistant coach on their baseball team.

Tresh died on October 14, 2008 at the age of 70.

Sources: Baseball Reference and SABR 

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