Tommy Corcoran

Baseball Player

Birthday January 4, 1869

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Connecticut

DEATH DATE Jun 25, 1960 (91)

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About

Slick fielding MLB shortstop and second baseman in the early years of the sport, played defensively without a glove.

Before Fame

He made his professional debut with the Pittsburgh Burghers of the old Players' League in 1890.

Trivia

He set a record with 14 assists in a nine-inning game.

Family Life

He had four sons and one daughter.

Associated With

He was well-known for his defensive skills, much like Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith .