Thomas J. Lynch (1859 – February 27, 1924) was an umpire in Major League Baseball for 13 seasons, all of which were in the National League (NL), between the years of 1888 and 1902.[1] Known as an honest, but sometimes brash umpire, he later became NL president in 1910 as a compromise among the major league owners.[2] Although his time as league president was considered uneventful, he was replaced following the 1913 season.[2]
Thomas Lynch | |
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 Thomas Lynch as National League president | |
| Born | 1859 New Britain, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 1924 (aged 64–65) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Umpire, National League president |
In 1946 Lynch had been named to the Honor Rolls of Baseball by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
References edit
- ^ "Tom Lynch". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
- ^ a b "Thomas J Lynch". baseballbiography.com.
Further reading edit
- Tom Lynch biography by SABR
- "Tom Lynch, 'King of Umpires,' National League President". Detroit Free Press. December 19, 1909. Retrieved August 31, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
External links edit
- Career statistics at Retrosheet
- Thomas Lynch at Find a Grave
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