Thomas Kain

Thomas G. Kain
(Shaky)

• Bats Right, ...Throws unknown
• Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.
• School University of Georgia
• High School Hume-Fogg High School
• Born July 7, 1907 in Nashville, TN USA
• Died June 24, 1971 in Nashville, TN USA

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Biographical Information

Minor League pitcher Thomas "Shaky" Kain went 103-79 in 252 games, winning as many as 16 games in a season four times. He was also a rather successful minor league manager. In six seasons as a manager, he made the playoffs all six years, made the finals five times, and won three championships.

Kain scouted for the New York Yankees (1947-1948), Pittsburgh Pirates (1949-1951), Philadelphia Phillies (1956-1959), and Chicago Cubs (1960-1968).

Away from the diamond, Kain was a Southeastern Conference football referee for 28 years. He was considered the top referee at the time, being selected to 14 straight Senior Bowls.

Trivia

• He played football as a fullback and halfback while at the University of Georgia.
• He was elected to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1939	Butler Yankees	Pennsylvania State Association	67-43	1st	New York Yankees	Lost League Finals
1940	Butler Yankees	Pennsylvania State Association	65-44	1st (t)	New York Yankees	League Champs
1941	Butler Yankees	Pennsylvania State Association	63-47	2nd	New York Yankees	League Champs
1942	Amsterdam Rugmakers	Canadian-American League	77-46	1st	New York Yankees	Lost League Finals
1943	Norfolk Tars	Piedmont League	66-63	3rd	New York Yankees	League Champs
1946	Norfolk Tars	Piedmont League	71-69	4th	New York Yankees	Lost in 1st round

Related Sites

• Thomas Kain at the SABR Bio Project