What is Jocko Thompson's middle name?
Samuel
What is Jocko Thompson's full name?
John Samuel Thompson
Jocko Thompson date of birth:
January 17, 1917
How old was Jocko Thompson when died?
71
Where was Jocko Thompson born?
Beverly, MA
When did Jocko Thompson die?
February 3, 1988
Where did Jocko Thompson die?
Olney, MD
How tall is Jocko Thompson?
6' (183 cm)
How much does Jocko Thompson weigh?
185 lbs (83.9 kg)
What is Jocko Thompson nationality?
American
Where did Jocko Thompson go to university?
Northeastern University
What is Jocko Thompson's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
John Samuel "Jocko" Thompson (January 17, 1917 – February 3, 1988) was a professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of four seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1951. He also served in the Army of the United States as a first lieutenant in the European theater during World War II. Thompson played in Major League Baseball during the Whiz Kids era during a career which spanned 12 seasons (1940–1941, 1946–1955). After attending Northeastern University, Thompson appeared as a situational pitcher and spot starter during the 1948, 1949, and 1950 seasons with the Phillies, and went 4–8 in his only season as a regular member of the team's starting rotation. After demotion to the minors in 1952, Thompson retired from baseball after the 1955 season.