Sam Thompson
Baseball player, MLB Hall of Famer
Born
1860
166 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished baseball player, played primarily as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1898. Played for teams including the Detroit Wolverines, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Boston Beaneaters. Achieved notable success in his career, culminating in induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946, recognizing exceptional contributions to the sport. Also excelled at batting, with a career batting average above .300.
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946
Led the National League in home runs in 1889
Achieved a career batting average of .331
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