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Name Team Age
Tom Clarkson Retired (1975, Age 37) Died (2006, Age 69)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 6
(1955)		 SP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Mark Fidrych League 0 15 years (143 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C+ D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- D 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- F  C-
Endurance Velocity Control
B  C  A 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
F  0 11/3/1937
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 1 3
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1955B+C-C 
1956B+C+B-
1957B+C+B 
1958B+C+B+
1959B+B-A-
1960B+B-A-
1961B+B A 
1962B+B A 
1963A-B A+
1964A-B A+
1965A-B A+
1966A-B A+
1967A-B A+
1968A-B A+
1969A-B A+
1970A-B A+
1971A-B A+
1972A-B A+
1973B+C+A+
1974B+C+A 
1975B C A 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1975-11-01Tom Clarkson has retired from the Houston Kolt 45s
1967-06-21A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Ball Bashers and the Houston Kolt 45s. The Houston Kolt 45s receive Footer Snow, Tom Clarkson, Mike Jackson from the Brooklyn Ball Bashers in exchange for Mike Elder, Carmen Ayala, Draft Pick - 1969 Round 2 (HOU), Draft Pick - 1968 Round 1 (HOU), Draft Pick - 1969 Round 1 (HOU), Draft Pick - 1968 Round 2 (HOU).
1966-04-21A trade has been completed between the Toronto Red Jays and the Brooklyn Ball Bashers. The Brooklyn Ball Bashers receive Tom Clarkson, Andy Castillo from the Toronto Red Jays in exchange for Angel Alston, Joey Gernert, Charlie Tietje.
1963-08-23Tom Clarkson of the Chicago Marathoners is injured and is expected to be out 8 days.
1960-05-01The Chicago Marathoners have promoted Tom Clarkson to the major league team. The Chicago Marathoners have designated Tommy LeJeune for assignment.
1956-05-23A trade has been completed between the Boston Americans and the Chicago Marathoners. The Chicago Marathoners receive Bob Felske, Tom Clarkson, Bill Randa from the Boston Americans in exchange for Ed Lerch, Larry Smith, Jake Kenders.