Tom Yawkey
Hall of fame inductee
1903 – 1976
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Who was Tom Yawkey?
Thomas Austin Yawkey, born Thomas Austin, was an American industrialist and Major League Baseball executive. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Yawkey became president of the Boston Red Sox in 1933, and was the sole owner of the team for 44 seasons, longer than anyone else in baseball history.
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- Born
- Feb 21, 1903
Detroit - Spouses
- Education
- Yale University
- Sheffield Scientific School
- Died
- Jul 9, 1976
Boston
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on July 23, 2013
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