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Birth Name: Thomas Michael Glavine
Place of Birth: Concord, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 25, 1966
Ethnicity: Irish, English, likely Lithuanian
Tom Glavine is an American professional baseball player. A pitcher, he played for the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).
He is the son of Millie and Fred Glavine. He is married to Christine, with whom he has five children. His son, Peyton, is also a baseball player. Tom is Catholic.
Tom’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Joseph Glavine (the son of David Glavine and Margaret Byrne). Thomas was Canadian
Tom’s paternal grandmother was Bridget Galway (the daughter of John Galway and Margaret). Bridget was Canadian.
Tom’s maternal grandfather was Frederick/Frederic/Fred E. Towle/Tawle (the son of William Towle and Elizabeth). Frederick was born in Rhode Island. William was born in England. Elizabeth was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents.
Tom’s maternal grandmother was Alice R. Chase. Alice was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Russia, who were likely Lithuanian.
Sources: http://www.southpawcentral.com http://m.mlb.com
Tom’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Tom’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Tom’s maternal grandparents, Frederick/Frederic/Fred E. Towle/Tawle and Alice R. Chase, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Tom’s maternal grandfather, Frederick/Frederic/Fred E. Towle/Tawle, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Tom’s maternal great-grandparents, William Towle and Elizabeth, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org