George Vico

George Steve Vico (August 9, 1923 – January 14, 1994), nicknamed "Sam", was a professional baseball player from 1941–1957 who spent two years in the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers (1948–1949).

Before reaching the major leagues, Vico played for the Fulton Tigers, Muskegon Reds, and Winston-Salem Twins in 1941 and 1942.

In his first at bat in the major leagues on April 20, Vico hit a home run off Joe Haynes on the first pitch he faced.

Vico was the Tigers' starting first baseman in 1948, playing in 144 games and batting .267 with 139 hits, 23 doubles, 9 triples and 8 home runs.

Vico continued to play in the minor leagues until 1957 with the Toledo Mud Hens, Seattle Rainiers, Indianapolis Indians, San Francisco Seals, Sacramento Solons and Hollywood Stars.