Tom Greenwade, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Tom Greenwade

Date of Birth: 21-Aug-1904

Place of Birth: Willard, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 10-Aug-1986

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Tom Greenwade

  • Thomas E.
  • Greenwade (August 21, 1904 – August 10, 1986) was an American baseball scout.
  • After a brief minor league career as a pitcher and manager, Greenwade scouted for the St.
  • Louis Browns, Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1941 and 1964.
  • He is best known for discovering players such as Mickey Mantle and Elston Howard, and for his role in Jackie Robinson's ascent to break baseball's color barrier.

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