About Tom Dougherty
Lived 1881 – 1953 (aged 72). Tom Dougherty was an American baseball player.
Tom Dougherty (May 30, 1881 – November 6, 1953), nicknamed "Sugar Boy", was a baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox in 1904. He is perhaps unique for his 'perfect' 1-0 winning record where he faced 6 batters over 2 innings without giving up any hits, walks or runs in the one game he pitched.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Dougherty?
American baseball player
When was Tom Dougherty born?
Tom Dougherty was born on 30 May 1881 in Chicago.
When did Tom Dougherty die?
Tom Dougherty died on 6 November 1953 in Milwaukee.
What was Tom Dougherty's occupation?
Tom Dougherty was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tom Dougherty?
Tom Dougherty was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Dougherty (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Dougherty. https://biography.guide/tom-dougherty/
MLA: "Tom Dougherty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-dougherty/.
Chicago: "Tom Dougherty." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-dougherty/.
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