Frank Tepedino
From BR Bullpen
Frank Ronald Tepedino
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 192 lb.
- High School George W. Wingate High School
- Debut May 12, 1967
- Final Game April 29, 1975
- Born November 23, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Frank Tepedino was in the majors for eight years, mostly as a first baseman and pinch-hitter.
When not in the majors Tepedino was in the minors from 1965-75, including six seasons in the International League.
With the 1973 Atlanta Braves he hit .304 in 74 games. Teammate Hank Aaron, at age 39, hit .301.
His uncles Frank A. Tepedino and John Tepedino were minor league infielders.
Since leaving baseball, Frank Tepedino has served on the New York City Fire Department along with several members of his family. He was present at Ground Zero, at the World Trade Center, on September 11, 2001, but survived the ordeal.
