Brush, John T. (John Tomlinson), 1845-1912.

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A native of Clintonville, New York, Brush was a businessman. He moved to Indianapolis in 1875 and founded the When Clothing Company. In 1885 he became involved in bringing baseball franchises to Indianapolis, and later owned the Cincinnati Red Legs and the New York Giants.

From the description of Papers, 1912-1975 (bulk 1912) (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 32524587

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referencedIn Gates, Natalie Brush, ca. 1895-ca. 1975. Papers, 1901-1935. Indiana Historical Society Library
referencedIn Indianapolis National League Baseball Team letter, 1886. Indiana Historical Society Library
creatorOf Brush, John T. (John Tomlinson), 1845-1912. Papers, 1912-1975 (bulk 1912) Indiana Historical Society Library
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Indiana--Indianapolis
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Baseball team owners
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Birth 1845

Death 1912

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