Tommy Atkins

Francis Montgomery Atkins

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 10½", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut October 2, 1909
• Final Game September 28, 1910
• Born December 9, 1887 in Ponca, NE USA
• Died May 7, 1956 in Cleveland, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Tommy Atkins was part of the Philadelphia Athletics in the early days of the $100,000 infield. In 1910, when the A's won the World Series, Atkins appeared in 15 games with a record of 3-2 and 2 saves. He was 22, a year younger than Eddie Collins. In 1914, he played for the company team of White Auto, a team which went 28-4.

He was the first of four major leaguers (through 2019) named Atkins.

Notable Achievement

• Won a World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1910 (he did not play in the World Series)

Related Sites

Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Atkins