About Tommy Rich
Lived 1916 – 2011 (aged 95). Tommy Rich was an American basketball player and association football player.
Thomas A. Rich (April 26, 1916 – November 14, 2011) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Rochester Royals in the National Basketball League during the 1945–46 season and averaged 2.6 points per game. He also competed in independent leagues in the Syracuse, New York area.
In college, Rich earned varsity letters playing for the soccer, basketball, and baseball teams at Cornell University. He was a member of the Quill and Dagger society and inducted into the Cornell Athletic Hall of Fame. After his Cornell career was over, Rich was hired as an engineer at Seagram's, then in 1943 started working for P&C Food Markets in Syracuse. He retired as president of the company in 1974.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Rich?
American basketball player
When was Tommy Rich born?
Tommy Rich was born on 26 April 1916 in Hobart.
When did Tommy Rich die?
Tommy Rich died on 14 November 2011 in Venice.
What was Tommy Rich's occupation?
Tommy Rich was a basketball player and association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Rich?
Tommy Rich was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Rich. https://biography.guide/tommy-rich/
MLA: "Tommy Rich." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-rich/.
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