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Tom Sullivan

1906 – 1944

American baseball player

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Lived 1906 – 1944 (aged 37). Tom Sullivan was an American baseball player.

Thomas Brandon Sullivan (December 19, 1906 – August 16, 1944) was a professional baseball catcher. He played in one game for the 1925 Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at and , he batted and threw right-handed. Sullivan was the first person born in Alaska to play in MLB. There would not be another for over a half century, until Steve Staggs made his MLB debut in 1977.

Biography Baseball records list Sullivan's one game with the Cincinnati Reds in 1925, and 55 games with the minor league Seattle Indians of the Pacific Coast League in 1928.

Sullivan's one major league appearance came on June 14, 1925, with the Reds hosting the Brooklyn Robins at Redland Field (later renamed Crosley Field). Sullivan played defensively at catcher for the final three innings, allowing one passed ball from pitcher Neal Brady. He was released by the Reds on June 29.

Sullivan attended the University of Washington prior to playing professional baseball.

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Who was Tom Sullivan?

American baseball player (1906-1944)

When was Tom Sullivan born?

Tom Sullivan was born on 19 December 1906 in Nome.

When did Tom Sullivan die?

Tom Sullivan died on 16 August 1944 in Seattle, Washington.

What was Tom Sullivan's occupation?

Tom Sullivan was a baseball player.

What nationality was Tom Sullivan?

Tom Sullivan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Sullivan

· Wikidata: Q7817725

· DBpedia: Tom Sullivan (catcher)

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