Ira Thomas

Baseball player and manager, Detroit Tigers

Ira Thomas - Baseball player and manager, Detroit Tigers
Born

January 22nd, 1881
144 years ago

Died

1958
67 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A baseball player and manager contributed significantly to the early 20th-century American League. Played as a catcher and outfielder for teams including the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers from 1905 to 1916. Managed the Montgomery Rebels in the Southern Association and later worked with the Detroit Tigers as a coach. Served in various coaching roles in minor league baseball after retirement.

Played for the Philadelphia Athletics

Managed the Montgomery Rebels

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