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Tom Winsett
From BR Bullpen
John Thomas Winsett (Long Tom)
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
- School Bethel College
- Debut April 20, 1930
- Final Game May 1, 1938
- Born November 24, 1909 in McKenzie, TN USA
- Died July 20, 1987 in Memphis, TN USA
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" . . .one of the most curious players on the most curious team in the major leagues." - from a 1938 Life Magazine issue
Long Tom Winsett played seven years in the major leagues for three teams. He was also a highly-touted minor league star of whom much was expected in the majors.
During World War II, Lieutenant Long Tom Winsett managed an Army Air Corps service team that included Joe DiMaggio, Ferris Fain, and other major leaguers.
