Language English Subject Sports Role Writer | Period 20th century Name Tom Meany | |
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Born Thomas William Meany
September 21, 1903 >
Brooklyn, New York ( 1903-09-21 ) Occupation Journalist, public relations person Died 1964, New York City, New York, United States Books There've Been Some Changes in the World of Sports | ||
Thomas William Meany (September 21, 1903 – September 11, 1964) was an American sports writer who mostly covered baseball in the New York City, New York, area.
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Career
Meany began his writing career in 1922, where he was recruited to write for the New York Journal. Throughout his career, Meany worked for several newspapers, including the Brooklyn Daily Times, New York World-Telegram, New York Star and the Morning Telegraph.
His book The Magnificent Yankees, about members of the baseball team the New York Yankees baseball team, was published in 1952 by Grosset & Dunlap.
In 1961, he joined the New York Mets baseball team as a publicity director, and later serve as promotions director.
Death
Meany died in New York City.
Awards
He was awarded the J. G. Taylor Spink Award by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 1975.