Tommy Tatum

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Given name: V T Tatum
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Centerfield
Hght/Wght: 6'0" / 185 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Jul 16, 1919 in Decatur, TX
Died: Nov 7, 1989 in Oklahoma City, OK (70 years old)
Debut: Aug 1, 1941

V T "Tommy" Tatum (July 16, 1919 – November 7, 1989) was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds in 1941 and 1947. Born in Decatur, Texas, he served in the Army from 1942 to 1946 during World War II.

In 81 games over two major league seasons, Tatum posted a .258 batting average (50-for-194) with 20 runs, 1 home run and 17 RBIs.

He was the manager of the Oklahoma City Indians from 1951 to 1955 after his playing career ended. He died at age 70 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.