Tom Niland
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Thomas James Niland (Honest Tom)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 160 lb.
- Debut April 19, 1896
- Final Game June 6, 1896
- Born April 14, 1870 in Brookfield, MA USA
- Died April 30, 1950 in Lynn, MA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Honest Tom Niland played 18 games for the 1896 St. Louis Browns. He was in right field, left field and at shortstop. Usually called "Tommy", he was sometimes referred to as "Latham's protege" by the press.
His most famous teammate was the 38-year-old Roger Connor.
Niland also played several years in the New England League and in the Western League, along with one year in the Connecticut State League.
