About Tom Forster
Lived 1859 – 1946 (aged 87). Tom Forster was an American baseball player.
Thomas W. Forster (May 1, 1859 – July 17, 1946) was an American professional baseball player who played second base in 1882 for the Detroit Wolverines of the National League and from 1884–1886 for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys and New York Metropolitans of the American Association.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Forster?
American baseball player (1859–1946)
When was Tom Forster born?
Tom Forster was born on 1 May 1859 in New York City.
When did Tom Forster die?
Tom Forster died on 17 July 1946.
What was Tom Forster's occupation?
Tom Forster was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tom Forster?
Tom Forster was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Forster (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Forster. https://biography.guide/tom-forster-baseball-player/
MLA: "Tom Forster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-forster-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Tom Forster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-forster-baseball-player/.
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