WebHank Thompson was a Negro Leaguer who became one of the earliest black ballplayers in the Major Leagues, arriving as a 21 year-old with the 1947 St. Louis Browns. Over his nine-year career he was an above-average hitter and fielder, and appeared in the 1951 World Series and the 1954 World Series. He also was in trouble with the law a lot. WebHank Thompson was born on this date in 1925. He was a Black Negro League baseball player. He was born Henry Thompson in Oklahoma …
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WebHenry Curtis “Hank” Thompson (December 8, 1925 - September 30, 1969) was the first black player to play for either the St. Louis Browns or the New York Giants and was the first black batter to square off against a black pitcher when the Giants faced the Brooklyn Dodgers’ Don Newcombe in 1949. WebApr 13, 2024 · On July 8, 1949, he and Monte Irvin became the first African Americans to start for the New York Giants. Hank played for the Giants until 1956, and passed away in 1969, at the age of 43. Despite... the last days scott westerfeld
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WebHank Thompson career batting statistics for Major League, Minor League, and postseason baseball WebHank Thompson 1956 Topps #199 New York Giants VG Used See original listing Condition: -- Ended: Apr 10, 2024 , 2:08PM Price: US $7.70 Shipping: $0.91 Standard Shipping Located in: Saint Charles, Missouri, United States Seller: thecollectorstorellc ( 12920 ) Seller's other items Sell one like this Sponsored items from this seller WebThompson was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At the beginning of his career, he was a hard-hitting star for the Monarchs in the Negro American League, playing both infield and outfield. At 17, he played in his first season, batting … the last days signs