Tom Oliver
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Tom Oliver
| Born: | January 15, 1903 |
| Birthplace: | Montgomery, Alabama |
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| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 168 |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| Years with Boston: | 1930-1933 |
Thomas Noble "Rebel" Oliver (January 15, 1903 - February 26, 1988) was 27 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 14, 1930 with the Boston Red Sox.
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Overall Career
Oliver had a 4-year career as a center fielder with the Red Sox. In 514 games he batted .277 with 0 HR and 176 RBI. Oliver thrilled Boston fans with his speed and strong arm. He lacked power but posted acceptable averages, and led the AL with 646 at-bats as a rookie in 1930.
After his playing career ended, Oliver was a member of the Philadelphia Athletics coaching staff from 1951 to 1953 and a Baltimore Orioles coach in 1954.
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Oliver's Moments in the Sun
- May 7, 1930: Red Sox rookie Tom Oliver extends his hit streak to 16 games as the Red Sox hang on to beat the visiting White Sox, 6-4.
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Trivia
- Sportswriter Fred Lieb once likened Oliver's defensive ability to that of Tris Speaker and Joe DiMaggio.
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Transactions
- October 31, 1933: Purchased by Baltimore (International League) from the Boston Red Sox.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
