Frank Ronald Tepedino (born November 23, 1947) is an American former left-handed professional baseball player.
[4] On March 31, 1972, he was repurchased by the Yankees from the Brewers,[2] and on June 7, 1973, traded again, with Wayne Nordhagen and players to be named later, to the Atlanta Braves for Pat Dobson.
Following the September 11 attacks, Tepedino drove to the World Trade Center site and participated in search and rescue operations.
[5] During an assembly at Rocky Point High School six years afterward, Tepedino said, "I lost 343 friends on September 11, 2001," referring to his fire department colleagues.
"[6] On October 11, 2001, one month after the attacks, Tepedino threw out the first pitch at the second game of the 2001 American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium.