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* Resided in Oakland, California in 1952. | * Resided in Oakland, California in 1952. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Nickname "Jack" in 1952 per the PCL Thumbnail Sketches. |
* Says his biggest thrills were winning the most valuable player award while with the San Francisco Seals and playing his first game with the Boston Red Sox in 1945. | * Says his biggest thrills were winning the most valuable player award while with the San Francisco Seals and playing his first game with the Boston Red Sox in 1945. | ||
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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=== Outside of baseball === | === Outside of baseball === | ||
| - | * | + | * "Rest[ed], hunt[ed] and fish[ed]" during the off-season as of 1952. |
=== Achievements === | === Achievements === | ||
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=== Career notes === | === Career notes === | ||
| - | * | + | * In the Navy, 1943-1944. |
=== Contract signing === | === Contract signing === | ||
* After playing for Tulsa in 1947 jack approached the San Francisco Seal management early in 1948 about making a deal for himself and succeeded. | * After playing for Tulsa in 1947 jack approached the San Francisco Seal management early in 1948 about making a deal for himself and succeeded. | ||
* Was traded to San Diego in 1950 during the off-season along with Don White for Jack Graham and Bob Savage. | * Was traded to San Diego in 1950 during the off-season along with Don White for Jack Graham and Bob Savage. | ||
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=== Sources === | === Sources === | ||
* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | * {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | ||
Revision as of 14:10, 25 May 2010
Jackie Tobin was the younger brother of Jim Tobin. The two played against each other on July 10, 1945 during a Braves-Red Sox exhibition game, "Boston's United War Fund Game," at Fenway Park that served as a replacement for the canceled All Star Game that season. Jackie, the Bosox third baseman, singled in the sixth inning against older brother Jim.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Oakland, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
- Nickname "Jack" in 1952 per the PCL Thumbnail Sketches.
- Says his biggest thrills were winning the most valuable player award while with the San Francisco Seals and playing his first game with the Boston Red Sox in 1945.
Pre-professional career
- Attended high school in Oakland, California.
- Lettered in baseball and football in high school.
- Attended Saint Mary's College.
- Won baseball and basketball awards at Saint Mary's College.
Outside of baseball
- "Rest[ed], hunt[ed] and fish[ed]" during the off-season as of 1952.
Achievements
- Led the 1948 Pacific Coast League in stolen bases with 37.
- Lost out to Jack Graham, then with San Diego, for the Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player by three votes in 1948.
Career notes
- In the Navy, 1943-1944.
Contract signing
- After playing for Tulsa in 1947 jack approached the San Francisco Seal management early in 1948 about making a deal for himself and succeeded.
- Was traded to San Diego in 1950 during the off-season along with Don White for Jack Graham and Bob Savage.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
