Tom Brookens Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Tom Brookens Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Tom Brookens:

Tom Brookens (full name: Thomas Dale Brookens; no nicknames) played third baseman, second baseman and shortstop from 1979 until 1990 for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians. He played for the Tigers from 1979 - 1988, Yankees in 1989 and Indians in 1990. Over 12 seasons, he played 1336 games, hit 71 home runs, drove in 477 runs, and stole 86 bases. Born on August 10, 1953 in Chambersburg, PA, Brookens stands 5' 10" and weighs 165 lb. He attended high school and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round (4th pick) of the 1975 amateur draft (January). His debut was on July 10, 1979 and he played his final game on September 30, 1990. Over his career, Brookens made $2,185,000. Common misspellings of his name include Thomas Dale tim Tom tommy Brookens.