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Thomas J. McGovern (November 1852 – July 5, 1919) was an American professional baseball second baseman who played in one major league game for the Brooklyn Atlantics in 1874. In the game, which took place on June 15, he had no hits in four at bats, but scored a run. In the field, McGovern had twelve chances and made three errors. He played for Essex, a minor league club in Newark, New Jersey, in 1874 as well, and continued playing through 1876. He appeared in an old-timers game in 1897 and died in Newark on July 5, 1919.

For a long time, McGovern had no known first name, and his last was thought to be "Gavern", despite contemporary box scores listing his surname correctly. In 2024, the Society for American Baseball Research discovered McGovern's first name and other biographical information about him.

References

1. ^ Nemec, David (April 3, 2012). The Rank and File of 19th Century Major League Baseball: Biographies of 1,084 Players, Owners, Managers and Umpires. McFarland & Company. p. 156. ISBN 978-0-7864-6890-4. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
2. ^ Batesel, Paul (October 6, 2012). Players and Teams of the National Association, 1871-1875. McFarland & Company. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-7864-9076-9. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
3. ^ Carle, Bill. "SABR Biographical Research Committee July/August 2024 Report" (PDF). Society for American Baseball Research. pp. 1, 5. Retrieved November 17, 2024.

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Retrosheet

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