Thomas Robertson (baseball)

Thomas Griffin Robertson
Robertson in 1914
Biographical details
Born(1887-09-12)September 12, 1887
Clinton, South Carolina, U.S.
Died1947 (aged 59–60)[1]
Playing career
1905–1907Clemson
1907Spartanburg Spartans
1908Roanoke Tigers
1908Rock Hill Catawbas
1909Roanoke Tigers
Position(s)2B, SS, P, OF
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1914Clemson
Head coaching record
Overall16–6

Thomas Griffin Robertson (September 12, 1887 – 1947) was an American merchant and baseball player and coach. Born in Clinton, South Carolina, Robertson attended Clemson College (now University). He played on the baseball team from 1905 through 1907, playing second base, shortstop, and pitcher.[2] Robertson played minor league baseball from 1907 through 1909 for teams in the South Carolina and Virginia Leagues.[3] He returned to Clemson to coach the team in 1914, leading the squad to a 16–6 record.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Thomas G Robertson". The Evening Post. Charleston, SC. 25 July 1947.
  2. ^ "Year-by-Year Starting Lineups" (PDF). Clemson Tigers. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Tom Robertson". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  4. ^ Hennessy, Brian. "2011 Clemson Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). Clemson University. p. 141. Archived from the original on 7 July 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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