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Thomas Lynch (baseball executive)

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Thomas Lynch
Thomas Lynch as National League president
Born1859
DiedFebruary 27, 1924(1924-02-27) (aged 64–65)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Umpire, National League president

Thomas J. Lynch (1859 – February 27, 1924) was an umpire in Major League Baseball for 13 seasons, all of which were in the National League (NL), between the years of 1888 and 1902.[1] Known as an honest, but sometimes brash umpire, he later became NL president in 1910 as a compromise among the major league owners.[2] Although his time as league president was considered uneventful, he was replaced following the 1913 season.[2]

In 1946 Lynch had been named to the Honor Rolls of Baseball by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

References

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  1. ^ "Tom Lynch". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Thomas J Lynch". baseballbiography.com.

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Preceded by National League president
1910 – 1913
Succeeded by