Tony Balsamo

Balsamo played college baseball for the Fordham University Rams. As a senior co-captain, he had a 4–2 record and 2.17 ERA. == Professional career ==

In 1959, the Chicago Cubs signed Balsamo as a free agent. He spent three seasons in the minors, before being promoted to the Cubs ahead of the 1962 season. He only played in one big league season. == Personal life ==

Balsamo owned Donato's Restaurant in Rockville Centre, New York, from 1977–2002. == Death ==

Balsamo died in Holbrook, New York, on March 12, 2026, at the age of 89. ==References==