About Tommy Atkins
Lived 1887 – 1956 (aged 68). Tommy Atkins was an American baseball player.
Francis Montgomery "Tommy" Atkins (December 9, 1887 – May 7, 1956) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. Atkins made one start for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1909 and a further 15 appearances (four starts) during 1910. According to the 1911 Reach Guide, Atkins had a key pitch called the "fingernail fling".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Atkins?
Major League Baseball pitcher (1887-1956)
When was Tommy Atkins born?
Tommy Atkins was born on 9 December 1887 in Ponca.
When did Tommy Atkins die?
Tommy Atkins died on 7 May 1956 in Cleveland.
What was Tommy Atkins's occupation?
Tommy Atkins was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tommy Atkins?
Tommy Atkins was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy Atkins (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Atkins. https://biography.guide/tommy-atkins-baseball-player/
MLA: "Tommy Atkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-atkins-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Tommy Atkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tommy-atkins-baseball-player/.
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