Thomas Lovatt "Tink" Turner (February 20, 1890 – February 25, 1962) was an American

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. He started one game for the

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in September . In that game, Turner lasted just two innings, giving up 6 runs on five hits while taking the loss against the

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. After his playing career ended, Turner worked for the Athletics as a scout.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Turner, Tink Major League Baseball pitchers Philadelphia Athletics players St. Louis Cardinals coaches Raleigh Red Birds players York White Roses players Henderson Hens players Chattanooga Lookouts players Toledo Mud Hens players Newark Indians players Baseball players from Delaware County, Pennsylvania 1890 births 1962 deaths

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