Tommy Corcoran
Spanning two eras, the barehanded play of the 1890s, and the Deadball Era, shortstop Tommy Corcoran was a fiesty team leader for Brooklyn and later, Cincinnati. One of the finest players ever born in Connecticut, "Corky" was a fan favorite, though never a favorite of umpires, who he constantly baited. Ironically, after his 18-year career, Corcoran enjoyed a career as an umpire in professional baseball.
Played For
Philadelphia Athletics, American Association (1891)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1892-1896)
Cincinnati Reds (1897-1906)
New York Giants (1907)
Born
Thomas William Corcoran was born on January 4, 1869, in New Haven, CT.
Died
June 25, 1960, Plainfield, CT
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: SS
Primary Team: CIN
Major League Debut
April 19, 1890
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Nicknames
Corky, Tommy the Cork
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