Sam Thompson

Samuel Luther "Big Sam" Thompson 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, Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. Thompson had a.331 career batting average and was one of the most prolific run producers in baseball history. His career run batted in to games played ratio of.923 remains the highest in major league history. In 1895, Thompson averaged 1.44 RBIs per game, and his 166 RBIs in 1887 remained the major league record until 1921 when Babe Ruth collected 168. Thompson still holds the major league record for most RBIs in a single month with 61 in August 1894 while playing for the Phillies.

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Louis Tomlinson and girlfriend Zara McDermott put on a loved up display as they stroll hand-in-hand at Glastonbury - after THAT frosty exchange with her ex Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson returns to celeb dating app Raya despite 'not being ready to commit' just hours after his split from Sam Elishi was revealed - while ex Zara McDermott moves on with Louis Tomlinson

Sam Thompson reveals the moment he kickstarted his 'glow-up' after split from girlfriend Zara McDermott as he reveals the secret to his impressive transformation

Louis Tomlinson lights a cigarette as he arrives at Glastonbury without Zara McDermott for a weekend of partying - after THAT frosty exchange with her ex Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson and Samie Elishi SPLIT as insider reveals why star is not ready to commit following end of relationship with Zara McDermott

Sam Thompson and Samie Elishi split already as reason revealed

Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks share euphoric reaction to their first ever Podcast win at the TRIC Awards as the longtime pals pay tribute to their 'family of listeners'

Zara McDermott reveals she's 'taking a step back' from 'negative' social media just days after boyfriend Louis Tomlinson and ex Sam Thompson's feud was exposed

Brutal moment Louis Tomlinson SNUBS Sam Thompson at Soccer Aid proving their feud over Zara McDermott runs deep

Soccer Aid star confirms what ‘really’ went on between Louis Tomlinson and Sam Thompson at match

Sam Thompson details the 'mentally freeing' moment he 'let go of his tough year' in gruelling Soccer Aid challenge after split from girlfriend Zara McDermott

Sam Thompson, 32, leaves Soccer Aid party with sports presenter Jolie Sharpe, 23 - after narrowly avoiding Louis Tomlinson on the pitch

Sam Thompson narrowly avoids awkward on pitch run-in with Louis Tomlinson at Soccer Aid - after pair held 'peace dinner' in a bid to 'ease awkwardness' over Zara McDermott

Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson arrive back at their Soccer Aid hotel following England's loss - after narrowly avoiding each other on the pitch

Sam Thompson comes face-to-face with Louis Tomlinson for Soccer Aid match after holding 'peace dinner'

Sam Thompson has his game face on as he arrives for Soccer Aid with Wayne Rooney after being forced to pull out due to injury

Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson 'hold peace dinner' in a bid to 'ease awkwardness' over Zara McDermott after coming face-to-face at Soccer Aid training

Louis Tomlinson and Sam Thompson continue Soccer Aid training together after One Direction star started dating TV personality's ex Zara McDermott

Touching moment Sam Thompson breaks down in tears and is comforted by best friend Pete Wicks during agonising 260-mile Soccer Aid challenge - as he reveals he is out of charity match

How glum Louis Tomlinson's 'hard stares' at Sam Thompson displayed the depths of their 'playground mentality' just moments before TV star revealed he was out of Soccer Aid match