Thomas I. Guerin

Thomas Ignatius Guerin (June 28, 1903 – October 12, 1956) was a Democratic lawyer and politician from Philadelphia.

Like his father, Guerin became involved in local politics, but in the opposing party; he often said he was the first Democrat in his family.

[4] In 1954, Guerin joined the efforts James Tate and Michael J. Towey to weaken the civil service reforms of the new charter, but they were unsuccessful.

[2] Guerin's widow ran as an independent for his former seat on City Council in 1957, but lost to Democrat Emanuel Weinberg.

Today, it attracts hundreds of visitors daily and is renowned as a premier recreation center in South Philadelphia, celebrated for its role as both an athletic facility and a vibrant creative hub.