Jim Tabor

Professional baseball player

Jim Tabor - Professional baseball player
Born

1916
109 years ago

Died

August 22nd, 1953
71 years ago — 37 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player played as a third baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1945. He played primarily for the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Athletics. Tabor was a part of the Red Sox team that competed in the 1946 American League pennant race, contributing solid offensive and defensive skills during his career. After retiring from professional baseball, Tabor pursued a career in coaching at various levels.

Played for the Boston Red Sox

Played for the Philadelphia Athletics

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