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MLB Pioneer Tommy Brown, Youngest Home Run Hitter, Dies at 97

1/16/2025

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Former MLB player Tommy Brown has died at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy as the youngest player to hit a home run in Major League history at just 16. From 1944 to 1953, he showcased his versatility with the Dodgers, Phillies, and Cubs before settling in Nashville to raise a family and build a new life.

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Former MLB player Tommy Brown has died at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy as the youngest player to hit a home run in Major League history at just 16. From 1944 to 1953, he showcased his versatility with the Dodgers, Phillies, and Cubs before settling in Nashville to raise a family and build a new life.