Tommy Brown, a former Brooklyn Dodgers player renowned for being the youngest non-pitcher to debut in Major League Baseball (MLB), passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 97. As of now, the specific cause of his death has not been publicly disclosed.
Born on December 6, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, Brown made his MLB debut on August 3, 1944, at just 16 years and 241 days old, during a period when many players were serving in World War II. He quickly made history by becoming the youngest player to hit a home run in a major league game, a record he still holds.
Throughout his career, Brown played as a utility man, taking on various positions including shortstop, outfielder, and third baseman. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs from 1944 to 1953. After retiring from professional baseball, Brown’s legacy endured, especially his contributions during a transformative era for the sport.
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