About Tom Drake
Lived 1912 – 1988 (aged 75). Tom Drake was an American baseball player.
Thomas Kendall Drake (August 7, 1912 – July 2, 1988) was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher.
In 1935, Drake started his professional baseball career with the New Orleans Pelicans of the Southern Association. He pitched 15 innings for the Cleveland Indians in 1939 but gave up 15 earned runs and was sent back down to the minors.
In July 1941, Drake had a 9–5 record with the Nashville Vols when the Brooklyn Dodgers acquired him in a trade. He started two games for them, going 1–1. He spent the rest of his career in the minor leagues.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Drake?
American baseball player (1912–1988)
When was Tom Drake born?
Tom Drake was born on 7 August 1912 in Birmingham.
When did Tom Drake die?
Tom Drake died on 2 July 1988 in Birmingham.
What was Tom Drake's occupation?
Tom Drake was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tom Drake?
Tom Drake was American.
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· DBpedia: Tom Drake (baseball)
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