Tom Yawkey

Tom Yawkey

Birthdate	2/21/1903
Death Date	7/9/1976
Debut Year	1933
Year of Induction	1980
Teams	Red Sox
Positions	Executive, Owner

Tom Yawkey assumed the presidency of the Boston Red Sox in 1933 and was the sole owner for 44 years, the longest such run in MLB history.

When Bob Quinn was forced to sell the Red Sox, the timing was perfect for Tom Yawkey

Four days after his 30th birthday Tom Yawkey bought the Boston Red Sox team that finished in last place in 8 of the last 10 years under the previous ownership. Included in the deal was Fenway Park in dire need of repairs. In return, Bob Quinn the Red Sox president and owner would get $1.25 million.

The death of Tom Yawkey's parents led to his love of baseball and purchase of the Red Sox

Thomas Yawkey Austin was born into a family that made a fortune in the timber and iron industries. His mother was the oldest child of William Yawkey who created the family’s wealth. A chain of events exposed Thomas to baseball and developed a lifelong love of the game. The untimely deaths of b

Under Yawkey's leadership, the Red Sox were the last team to integrate - 12 years after Jackie's debut

Tom Yawkey bought the Red Sox, invested in the team and Fenway Park, and resurrected a once-proud franchise. Well known for his philanthropy, Yawkey’s charitable work continues even in death. Among his final wishes was to finance the Yawkey foundation with $10 million upon his death in 1976. W

Tom Yawkey and Warren Spahn shared a city while the lefty pitched for the Boston Braves

Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey and Braves pitcher Warren Spahn shared Boston for the eight years when the Braves called Beantown home. When Spahn won his 300th game against the Cubs on August 11, 1961, Yawkey sent over his warm wishes to the Braves hurler in the form of this telegram. “Heartiest con

Tom Yawkey tried to tamp down controversy after the 1967 World Series

When the Red Sox won Game 6 of the 1967 World Series against the Cardinals, the headlines in Boston screamed, “Lonborg and Champagne!”. With Cy Young Award winner Jim Lonborg scheduled to pitch the deciding Game 7, the city was sure the Red Sox would capture the championship. After all

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World Series championships are won on the field, not in the newspapers. In 1967 the press might’ve given the Cardinals extra motivation in their epic seven-game battle against the Red Sox. Boston wins the pennant on the last day Boston had to grind it out just to get to the postseason. The battle for supremacy in the American League came down to the last day of the regular season. Boston and second-place Detroit were separated by just a half-game. The Tigers had a doubleheader at home against the Angels. The Red Sox played the Twins at Fenway Park. Boston turned to ace Jim Lonborg for the regular season finale. The 1967 Cy Young Award winner, Gentleman Jim responded with a gutty performance. On three days rest he went the distance allowing one earned run before the sellout crowd at Fenway. The October 1st contest was his 15th complete game of the season. The Tigers needed a sweep of California. Detroit won the first game 6-4 but couldn’t contain the Angels in the second, losing 8-5. With the Detroit loss, Boston earned a berth to the World Series against the National Champion St. Louis Cardinals. The World Series begins On only […]