Tom Yawkey
Tom Yawkey | |
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Yawkey in 1938 | |
| Born | Thomas Yawkey Austin February 21, 1903 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 1976 (aged 73) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Baseball executive |
| Known for | Owner of the Boston Red Sox (1933–1976) |
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| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Bill Yawkey (uncle) |
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| Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 1980 |
| Election method | Veterans Committee |
Thomas Austin Yawkey (born Thomas Yawkey Austin; February 21, 1903 – July 9, 1976) was an American industrialist and Major League Baseball executive. Born in Detroit, Yawkey became president of the Boston Red Sox in 1933 and was the sole owner of the team for 44 seasons until he died of leukemia. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.