Tommy Butts
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Thomas Lee Butts
(Pee Wee)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 8", Weight 142 lb.
- High School Booker T. Washington High School (Atlanta)
- Debut 1938
- Final Game 1948
- Born August 27, 1919 in Sparta, GA USA
- Died December 30, 1972 in Atlanta, GA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Tommy Butts played ten seasons in the Negro Leagues as a premier defensive shortstop who was used regularly as his team's leadoff hitter. His best seasons came with the Baltimore Elite Giants of the Negro National League immediately after World War II. Following his Negro League career, he played in the Western League.
Notable Achievements[edit]
- 4-time NNL All-Star (1944 & 1946-1948)
- NNL At-Bats Leader (1946)
- NNL Singles Leader (1947)
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