Ira Thomas
Baseball player and manager, Detroit Tigers
Born
Died
1958
68 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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