Tom Hughes Essentials

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right
6-1, 175lb (185cm, 79kg)
Born: November 29, 1878 in Chicago, IL
Died: February 8, 1956  in Chicago, IL
Buried: St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL
Debut: 1900 (2,203rd in major league history)
Last Game: October 3, 1913
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1901 season
Full Name: Thomas James Hughes
Nicknames: Long Tom
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Relatives: Brother of Ed Hughes

Tom Hughes
Although overshadowed by Rudolph, James, and Tyler in 1914, Hughes proved a mainstay of the Braves staff the next two seasons, showing ability as both a starter and reliever. His time with the Braves represented his second stint in the majors; he had pitched for the New York Highlanders from 1906 through 1910 with middling success.
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Although overshadowed by Rudolph, James, and Tyler in 1914, Hughes proved a mainstay of the Braves staff the next two seasons, showing ability as both a starter and reliever. His time with the Braves represented his second stint in the majors; he had pitched for the New York Highlanders from 1906 through 1910 with middling success.

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