Tommy Holmes (1951)

Tommy Holmes had his Major League baseball debut with the Boston Braves in 1942. Here is some background on him.

• He was an outfielder. He batted and threw as a lefty.


• He was born (March 29, 1917) in Brooklyn. No wonder he wanted to play baseball.


• His last game was for his home team Brooklyn Dodgers in 1952.


• He managed the Braves in 1951 and 1952.


• He was a two time All-Star in 1945 and 1948

He died in 2010 in Boca Raton, Florida at the ripe old age of 91. May he rest in peace.