Tom Letcher

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Tom Letcher
Outfielder
Born: January 1868
Bryan, Ohio
Died: Unknown
Batted: Left
Threw: Unknown
MLB debut
September 27, 1891, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 1891, for the Milwaukee Brewers
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