Tommy Tatum

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Tommy Tatum
Center fielder
Born: July 16, 1919
Died: November 7, 1989 (aged 70)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 1, 1941
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Final game
September 24, 1947
for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
AVG.     .258
HR     1
R     20
Teams
Career highlights and awards

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 1942-1946 during World War II.

He was the manager of the Oklahoma City Indians from 1951-1955 after his playing career ended. He died at age 70 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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