Tommy Brown, Iconic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers Player, Passes Away at 97

• Tommy Brown, last 1947 Dodger, died at 97 from a fall in Florida.
• At 16, Brown was MLB's youngest position player, debuting in 1944.
• Brown set a record as the youngest to hit a home run in MLB history.
• He refused to sign a petition against Jackie Robinson's promotion.
• Brown's career spanned nine seasons, mainly with the Dodgers.
• He played a key role in the Dodgers' 1947 World Series journey.
• Tommy Brown continued playing in minors until retiring in 1959.