Former New York Giants Coach & Queens Resident: T.A. Clarke (1933)
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In his career his strong throwing arm had him nail 42% of would be base stealers. He would toss out 50% in 1908 & 48% in 1910 (4th in the league both times). He was also among the top five catchers in fielding three different seasons.
In his career he hit .265 with 453 hits 6 HRs 66 doubles 37 triples 191 RBIs & a .351 on base %. He was traded to the AL.L New York team but never played there, going to Chicago playing one final game with the Cubs in 1918.
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Clarke lived in Corona Queens until his passing at age 57 in 1945. He is buried at St, Johns Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens.
Years later, a relative of Clarke opened a bar/ restaurant in Island Park New York, on Long Island near Long Beach. It was called T.A. Clarkes & it was how I first got to know of Tommy Clarke as his bio was inside the menu.
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