Past TTM Success--Preston Gomez--MLB-- (April 20, 1923 – January 13, 2009)

Preston signed our 1969 Topps - [Base] #74

Preston Gómez
As manager of the Spokane Indians
Infielder/Manager
Born: Pedro Gómez Martínez April 20, 1923 Central Preston, Oriente Province, Cuba
Died: January 13, 2009 (aged 85) Fullerton, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 5, 1944, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
August 12, 1944, for the Washington Senators
MLB statistics
Batting average	.286
Home runs	0
Runs batted in	2
Teams
As Player Washington Senators (1944) As Manager San Diego Padres (1969–1972) Houston Astros (1974–1975) Chicago Cubs (1980) As Coach Los Angeles Dodgers (1965–1968; 1977–1979) Houston Astros (1973) St. Louis Cardinals (1976) California Angels (1981–1984)
Career highlights and awards
World Series champion (1965)