What is Sam Thompson's middle name?
Luther
What is Sam Thompson's full name?
Samuel Luther Thompson
Sam Thompson nickname(s):
Big Sam
Sam Thompson date of birth:
March 5, 1860
How old was Sam Thompson when died?
62
Where was Sam Thompson born?
Danville, IN
When did Sam Thompson die?
November 7, 1922
Where did Sam Thompson die?
Detroit, MI
How tall is Sam Thompson?
6' 2" (188 cm)
How much does Sam Thompson weigh?
207 lbs (93.9 kg)
What is Sam Thompson nationality?
American
What is Sam Thompson's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Samuel Luther "Big Sam" Thompson (March 5, 1860 – November 7, 1922) was 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 (1885–88), Philadelphia Phillies (1889-1898) and Detroit Tigers (1906). He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.