Could hit, throw & run like few before or since him, Tom possessed a flame thrower of an arm. A very tough out, especially in clutch situations, Tom had few peers. A fierce competitor, but soft hearted guy, he took pride in being a guy teammates (and opponents!) could go to for assistance. With nearly 2 decades of play at the time of his induction, Tom has amassed some VERY impressive statistics- over 1,100 hits (with more than 900 Runs Batted in to boot!), including over 275 extra base hits and a career batting average north of .630 (including batting over .600 in his induction season at nearly 80 years old!). Beloved teammate and you were better for having played with or against him.
Inducted into The Villages Division 3 Hall of Fame on April 10, 2023