Tommy Leach

Thomas William Leach (November 4, 1877 - September 29, 1969). He was a native of French Creek, New York, listed in playing days at 150 lbs. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed. His major-league career ran from 1898 through 1918, primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League. His broader professional ledger — including minor-league seasons — extends from 1896 through 1922. On the cardboard side, his vintage presence spans E103 Williams Caramels, E125 American Caramel Die Cuts, E254 Colgan's Chips, E90-2 Pittsburgh American Caramel, and E93 Standard Caramel — a multi-issue footprint that places him among the more cataloged subjects of the deadball-era caramel and tobacco runs. He died on September 29, 1969 in Haines City, Florida. He is interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Haines City, Florida. Cemetery records list the placement as Mausoleum Crypts 53-54.