Thomas Francis Connolly (December 30, 1892 – May 14, 1966) was an American professional

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player. His

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career spanned 1915 to 1927. He played in the major leagues as a

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and

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for the 1915 Washington Senators. In 50 games with the Senators, he compiled a .184

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with seven

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(RBIs).

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1892 births 1966 deaths Washington Senators (1901–1960) players 20th-century American sportsmen Major League Baseball third basemen Major League Baseball outfielders Baseball players from Boston Frederick Hustlers players Sioux City Indians players Seattle Indians players Galveston Sand Crabs players Dallas Steers players Shreveport Gassers players Beaumont Exporters players {{baseball-third-baseman-stub