Thomas Lynch (baseball executive)
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 |
| Died | February 27, 1924 (aged 64–65) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Umpire, National League president |
In 1946 Lynch had been named to the Honor Rolls of Baseball by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
References
- "Tom Lynch". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
- "Thomas J Lynch". baseballlibrary.com. The Idea Logical Company, Inc. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
Further reading
- 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
- Career statistics at Retrosheet
- Thomas Lynch at Find a Grave
| Preceded by John Heydler |
National League president 1910 – 1913 |
Succeeded by John K. Tener |
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