Tom Hughes (hugheto01)
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Thomas James Hughes (Long Tom)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut September 7, 1900
- Final Game October 3, 1913
- Born November 29, 1878 in Chicago, IL USA
- Died February 8, 1956 in Chicago, IL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher "Long Tom" Hughes played two seasons for his hometown Chicago Orphans (later the Cubs) before jumping to the new American League in 1902. He had his best season with the Boston Americans (later the Red Sox) in 1903 when he went 20-7 and appeared in the inaugural World Series.
His minor league career ran from 1898-1926. He set a team record in 1910 when he won 31 games for the Minneapolis Millers.
Hughes died of pneumonia at age 77.
He is called "Long Tom Hughes" to distinguish him from his contemporary "Salida Tom" Hughes.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL Saves Leader (1907)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 3 (1903, 1905 & 1908)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1903)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 8 (1901, 1903-1908 & 1911)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1901)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1901)
- Won a World Series with the Boston Americans in 1903
