Tom Glavine

Tom Glavine is a retired baseball player of American origin. He was crowned MVP in the 1995 World Series when the Atlanta Braves won against the Cleveland Indians. Tom was a good player, and in his first year of eligibility in 2014, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In the 1990s, Tom had the second-highest number of wins as a pitcher in the National League, second to his teammate Greg Maddux.

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Biography and Early Life

Thomas Michael Glavine was born on 25 March 1966 in Concord, Massachusetts. Information concerning his parents Fred Glavine and Mildred Glavine, are not well known. There is not much information concerning his family, but he has a brother, Mike Glavine, to play baseball together. His other siblings are Fred and Debbie

Glavine was an excellent player in his high school, where he was a letterman for both ice hockey and baseball. He was named Merrimack Valley’s Most Valuable when he was in his senior year because of his prowess in ice hockey. His senior year was full of achievements as he led his team to the Division I North Title and the Eastern Massachusetts Championships. In 1993 Tom was inducted into the Billerica Memorial/Howe High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Tom Glavine in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Tom Glavine’s age is 55 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 25 March 1966. Though, he is 6′ 0″ in feet and inches and 182 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 205 lbs in Pound and 93 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Tom was a student of Billerica Memorial High School, where he graduated in 1984. He was a good student in both his academics and gaming, a letterman in ice hockey and baseball. Glavine was then drafted to the Atlanta Braves after graduating high school with honors.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Tom Glavine married Carri Ann Dobbin in 1992. The couple has a good stay for five years, but in 1997, the couple got separated.  A year later, after their divorce, Glavine married Christine Glavine, with whom he is still married. The two have five children; Peyton Glavine, Jonathan Glavine, Amber Glavine, Mason Glavine, and Kienan Patrick Glavine. His son Peyton was committed to attend Auburn University on accounts of a baseball scholarship.

Glavine and his family currently reside in Johns Creek, Georgia, where Glavine coaches the baseball and hockey teams that his sons play for. Glavine and his family are dedicated members of the Roman Catholic.

Despite Glavine being a high achiever in the place of baseball, he is humble about it. He is also a golfer with good friends such as Jack Kennedy.

Is Tom Glavine Gay?

Tom is of a straight sexual orientation. Tom Glavine has not been reported to be in any same-sex relationships. He has been married twice, and in none of the marriages has he been accused of extra-marital affairs. The cause for his divorce in 1997 is not related to anything that could have convicted Glavine of being gay or bisexual. He is happily married, and there are no rumors of him planning a divorce.

Professional Career

Glavine started his career professionally when he was drafted in 1984 to both the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball organization and the Los Angeles Kings in the HL Entry Draft. Glavine decided to play baseball, and in 1987 he made his debut.

Tom won 20 games in the 1991 season and was awarded his first National League Cy Young Award. Glavine pitched in four World Series with the Atlanta braves.  He signed a 4-year contract with the New York Mets in 2003 and became the first Mets left-hander to start at least 30 games in four consecutive years after 30 years.

Glavine then returned to Atlanta Braves and signed a 1-year contract. It was also during this time that he was placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career. Glavine appeared in his final game in 2008 when they played against the Chicago Cubs. A recurring shoulder injury made him leave the game. He officially retired in February 2010 and took a job as a sports analyst on Fox Sports South.

Awards

Throughout his career, Glavine has been able to scoop many awards and made many achievements. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014 during his first year of eligibility. Glavine is a 10-time all-star champion and a 2-time National League Cy Young award winner. In 1995, he was given the World Series MVP Award. While playing with Atlanta, Glavine was the only pitcher to throw two shutouts at Coors Field. Glavine is a 5-time National league leader in wins and a 4-time Silver Slugger winner.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Tom Glavine in 2021

The approximated net worth of Tom Glavine as of 2021 is $90 million. He made this fortune from his illustrious career as a baseball player. After retirement, Glavine started working with Fox Sports South Network as a sports analyst, where he is paid well. His salary, though, has not been disclosed. His net worth has enabled Glavine to live a comfortable and luxurious life.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Glavine stands tall at 6ft 0 inches (183cm) and weighs 175 lbs (79 kg).
• His New York Mets Jersey number was 47.
• Glavine is a fan of alternate and classic rock music.
• Tom’s most embarrassing moment was when he forgot to take a donut off his bat before the game.

Glavine was a great player who was an inspiration to upcoming baseball players and an icon in his field.