Tad Dorgan

American cartoonist (1877-1929) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 52

Thomas Aloysius "Tad" Dorgan was an American cartoonist. He is known for his cartoon panel Indoor Sports and comic strip Judge Rummy, as well as the many English words and expressions he coined or popularized.

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A typical day, 30 days to 13 June 2026

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Installment of Dorgan's "City Life" (1921)

In addition to his humorous and sports-related cartoons, Dorgan also drew political cartoons, such as this example, "The Road to Dividends", in which a young child is weighed down by a heavy burden while several wealthy men march behind her.

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International Boxing Hall of Fame2007

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