Tommy Fine
Baseball player and businessman
Born
October 10th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
2005
20 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball as a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Athletics. Made his Major League debut in 1938. Transitioned to a successful career in business after retiring from baseball. Contributed to the development of various local enterprises following sports career.
Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Played for the Philadelphia Athletics
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