Tom Bannon

Thomas Edward Bannon
(Ward Six or Uncle Tom)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 175 lb.

• Debut May 10, 1895
• Final Game September 25, 1896
• Born May 8, 1869 in Amesbury, MA USA
• Died January 26, 1950 in Lynn, MA USA

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Biographical Information

Tom Bannon was the brother of outfielder Jimmy Bannon and minor leaguers George and William Bannon. He ranks #2 all-time in stolen bases in the minor leagues with 823. In 1904, he was the last of three managers for the Schenectady Electricians/Scranton Miners in the New York State League. Bannon then managed the Lowell Tigers for part of 1909, the Middletown Jewels for part of 1910, and the Wilmington Chicks in 1911. Bannon also umpired in the Ohio-Pennsylvania League in 1906 and the Eastern League in 1916 and 1917.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1904	Schenectady Electricians/Scranton Miners	New York State League		7th		replaced Ben Ellis and Lou O'Neal
1909	Lowell Tigers	New England League		--	--	replaced by Tom Fleming
1910	Middletown Jewels	Connecticut Association		--	--	replaced by Walter Bellis
1911	Wilmington Chicks	Tri-State League		--	--	replaced by Peter Cassiday