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Tom Coffman

The ‘Daddy of Baseball’
Was an Immigrant from
County Clare

By Pat O'Neill and Tom Coffman

December/ January 2021

February 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Although almost completely forgotten now, Ted Sullivan (1848 - 1929) was once among the best-known characters in baseball. He was called “The Daddy of Baseball” and “The Godfather of the National Game.” His story touches dozens of American cities, from Chicago to Washington D.C., Milwaukee, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Dallas, where he managed teams, started leagues, scouted … [Read more...] about The ‘Daddy of Baseball’
Was an Immigrant from
County Clare

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