About Tommy Tatum
Lived 1919 – 1989 (aged 70). Tommy Tatum was an American baseball player.
V T "Tommy" Tatum (July 16, 1919 – November 7, 1989) was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds in 1941 and 1947. Born in Decatur, Texas, he served in the Army from 1942 to 1946 during World War II.
In 81 games over two major league seasons, Tatum posted a .258 batting average (50-for-194) with 20 runs, 1 home run and 17 RBIs.
He was the manager of the Oklahoma City Indians from 1951 to 1955 after his playing career ended. He died at age 70 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Who was Tommy Tatum?
American baseball player (1919-1989)
When was Tommy Tatum born?
Tommy Tatum was born on 16 July 1919 in Decatur.
When did Tommy Tatum die?
Tommy Tatum died on 7 November 1989 in Oklahoma City.
What was Tommy Tatum's occupation?
Tommy Tatum was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tommy Tatum?
Tommy Tatum was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Tatum. https://biography.guide/tommy-tatum/
MLA: "Tommy Tatum." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-tatum/.
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