Tommy Corcoran
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Thomas William Corcoran (Corky or Tommy the Cork)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 164 lb.
- Debut April 19, 1890
- Final Game July 10, 1907
- Born January 4, 1869 in New Haven, CT USA
- Died June 25, 1960 in Plainfield, CT USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Tommy The Cork Corcoran was a slick-fielding shortstop who had an 18-year-career before and after 1900. The most similar player is Hall of Famer Bobby Wallace. He actually appeared in a couple hundred more games at short than did Wallace, although Wallace was a better hitter.
He spent most of his career with the Cincinnati Reds. In the middle of his career, 1897-99, he was managed by Buck Ewing in Cincy, at a time when Sam Crawford and Harry Steinfeldt came up as rookies.
Early in his career, in 1892, he was managed by John Ward and played alongside Ward, Bill Joyce and Dan Brouthers in the infield.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1894)
