- Date Of Birth: April 19, 1939
- Date Of Death: December 8, 2015
- State: Arizona
Tomas Gustavo Gil Guillen was born in Caracas, Venezuela April 19, 1939. Gus was a Second Baseman for the Major League Baseball. Where he played for the Cleveland Indians, Seattle Pilots and Milwaukee Brewers. In four seasons from 1967 to 1971.
In 1970 Gus help win the Caribbean Series. He hit .387 scored 4 runs and a series leading 7 RBI to help the Magallanes win the series. Which earn him a spot on the Series All Star Team.
After his playing Career he served as Manager for the Venezuelan Winter League in 1979. Gus also managed the Danville Suns in 1982. The Bluefield Orioles in 1990 and 1991.
In 1995 Gus was ask By La Raza making him 1 out of 5 invitees. He spoke on behalf of all the Hispanic in the USA on representing sports Accomplishment.
Gus was inducted into the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008 located in Valencia,Venezuela.
He was a loving Husband,Father, Brother, Brother in Law and Uncle. A Great Mentor to Many.
He is survived by his Loving Wife Phyllis Gil of 47 years. Also Leaving behind his Son Tomas Gustavo Gil Jr. And Daughter in Law Carrie Gil.
