Tommy Atkins
From BR Bullpen
Francis Montgomery Atkins
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10½", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut October 2, 1909
- Final Game September 28, 1910
- Born December 9, 1887 in Ponca, NE USA
- Died May 7, 1956 in Cleveland, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Tommy Atkins was part of the Philadelphia Athletics in the days of the $100,000 infield. In 1910, when the A's won the World Series, Atkins appeared in 15 games with a record of 3-2 and 2 saves. He was 22, a year younger than Eddie Collins.
He was the first of three major leaguers (through 2007) named Atkins.
In 1914 he played for the company team of White Auto, a team which went 28-4.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1910 (he did not play in the World Series)
