About Tub Welch
Lived 1866 – 1901 (aged 35). Tub Welch was an American baseball player.
James Thomas Welch (July 3, 1866 – November 7, 1901), nicknamed "Tub", was an American catcher and first baseman for Major League Baseball in the 19th century. Welch was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 12, 1890, with the Toledo Maumees.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tub Welch?
American baseball player (1866–1901)
When was Tub Welch born?
Tub Welch was born on 3 July 1866 in St. Louis.
When did Tub Welch die?
Tub Welch died on 7 November 1901 in St. Louis.
What was Tub Welch's occupation?
Tub Welch was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tub Welch?
Tub Welch was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tub Welch. https://biography.guide/tub-welch/
MLA: "Tub Welch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tub-welch/.
Chicago: "Tub Welch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tub-welch/.
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