Tom Earley
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Thomas Francis Aloysius Earley
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut September 27, 1938
- Final Game June 27, 1945
- Born February 19, 1917 in Roxbury, MA USA
- Died April 5, 1988 in Nantucket, MA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Tom Earley pitched six seasons in the major leagues, all for the Boston Braves. He first came up under manager Casey Stengel.
Baseball Digest of October 1946 tells a number of tales about Earley under the title "The Earley Bird". He had a reputation as a pitcher who worked quickly.
Earley pitched in service ball during World War II for the Norfolk Naval Training Station.
He also pitched in the minors from 1936-40 and in 1945-46.
