About Tommy Thomas
Lived 1899 – 1988 (aged 88). Tommy Thomas was an American baseball player.
Alphonse "Tommy" Thomas (December 23, 1899 – April 27, 1988) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox (1926–1932), Washington Senators (1932–1935), Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Browns (1936–1937) and Boston Red Sox (1937). He batted and threw right-handed.
Background Thomas was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated from the Baltimore City College high school. In 1927 he led the American League with 36 games started and tied for the American League lead with innings pitched, and in 1929 he led the league with 24 complete games. In ten seasons (1940–1949) as a manager, his Orioles posted a 638–734 record (.475) with three winning campaigns.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Thomas?
American baseball player (1899–1988)
When was Tommy Thomas born?
Tommy Thomas was born on 23 December 1899 in Baltimore.
When did Tommy Thomas die?
Tommy Thomas died on 27 April 1988 in Dallastown.
What was Tommy Thomas's occupation?
Tommy Thomas was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tommy Thomas?
Tommy Thomas was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy Thomas (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Thomas. https://biography.guide/tommy-thomas/
MLA: "Tommy Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-thomas/.
Chicago: "Tommy Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tommy-thomas/.
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