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Tom Meany

1903 – 1964

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About Tom Meany

Lived 1903 – 1964 (aged 60). Tom Meany was an American journalist, sports journalist and public relations.

Thomas William Meany (September 21, 1903 – September 11, 1964) was an American sports writer who mostly covered baseball in the New York City area.

Biography Meany's love of sports began at St. John's Prep in Brooklyn, Throughout his career, Meany worked for several newspapers, including the Brooklyn Daily Times, New York World-Telegram, and the Morning Telegraph. He wrote several books, including The Magnificent Yankees about members of the New York Yankees, which was published in 1952. In 1961, Meany joined the New York Mets baseball team as a publicity director, and later served as their promotions director.

Meany died at Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan in 1964; he was survived by his wife, Clara Maxwell. In 1975, Meany was posthumously voted the J. G. Taylor Spink Award, the highest award bestowed by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA).

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J. G. Taylor Spink Award
Also known as
Thomas William Meany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Meany?

Sports writer (1903–1964)

When was Tom Meany born?

Tom Meany was born on 21 September 1903 in Brooklyn.

When did Tom Meany die?

Tom Meany died on 11 September 1964 in New York City.

What was Tom Meany's occupation?

Tom Meany was a journalist, sports journalist and public relations.

What nationality was Tom Meany?

Tom Meany was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Meany

· Wikidata: Q7816866

· DBpedia: Tom Meany

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