Sam Thompson
Sam Thompson
Samuel Luther "Big Sam" Thompsonwas an American professional baseball player from 1884 to 1898 and with a brief comeback in 1906. At 6 feet, 2 inches, the Indiana native was one of the larger players of his day and was known for his prominent handlebar mustache. He played as a right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Wolverines, Philadelphia Philliesand Detroit Tigers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth5 March 1860
CityDanville, IN