Thomas J. Lynch
American baseball executive
About Thomas J. Lynch
Lived 1859 – 1924 (aged 64–65). Thomas J. Lynch was an American baseball umpire.
Thomas J. Lynch (1859 – February 27, 1924) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball for 13 seasons, all of which were in the National League (NL), between the years of and . Known as an honest, but sometimes brash umpire, he later became NL president in as a compromise among the major league owners. Although his time as league president was considered uneventful, he was replaced following the 1913 season.
In 1946 Lynch had been named to the Honor Rolls of Baseball by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Who was Thomas J. Lynch?
American baseball executive
When was Thomas J. Lynch born?
Thomas J. Lynch was born in 1859 in New Britain.
When did Thomas J. Lynch die?
Thomas J. Lynch died on 27 February 1924 in Hartford.
What was Thomas J. Lynch's occupation?
Thomas J. Lynch was a baseball umpire.
What nationality was Thomas J. Lynch?
Thomas J. Lynch was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas J. Lynch. https://biography.guide/thomas-j-lynch/
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