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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Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks jump out of a plane to announce major news for their hit Staying Relevant podcast

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Sam Thompson admits Valentine's Day was like a 'punch to the gut' and the 'longest day of the f***ing year' after split from Zara McDermott

Sam Thompson reveals how I'm A Celeb co-star Marvin Humes is supporting him after his split from Zara McDermott

Zara McDermott puts on a busty display in blue bikini as she enjoys a morning off work and makes a new furry friend in Thailand following shock split from Sam Thompson

Zara McDermott puts on a VERY leggy display in a tiny sequin skirt as she poses for sizzling snaps in Thailand following split from Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson fights back tears as he shares emotional moment with his sister Louise as they spend Valentine's Day together to 'celebrate a different kind of love' following his split from Zara McDermott

Zara McDermott shows ex Sam Thompson exactly what he's missing as she sends temperatures soaring in red cut out swimsuit while posing for sizzling snaps in Thailand

Sam Thompson hints he wasn't to blame for his split from girlfriend Zara McDermott as he speaks about their breakup for the first time

Zara McDermott admits she's having an 'emotional day' as she shares cryptic post after Pete Wicks pokes fun at her ex Sam Thompson for crying over their split

Pete Wicks pokes fun at Sam Thompson for 'crying' over Zara McDermott split as they discuss THAT awkward moment during Michael McIntyre's TV show

Zara McDermott shows off her toned abs in crop top as she shares her photos from Thailand work trip as she moves on from Sam Thompson split

Zara McDermott bounces back from Sam Thompson split with dreamy Thailand trip

Zara McDermott taste tests Thailand snacks as she prepares to star filming for new documentary while embarking on month of healing following split from ex Sam Thompson

Zara McDermott embraces single life as she enjoys a girls' night out at Chiltern Firehouse following shock split from Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson larks about with his sister Louise - after he opened up about his 'amazing' support system following Zara McDermott split

Zara McDermott's update after Sam Thompson split as she 'confirms' custody of cats

Sam Thompson admits he is having a 'hard time' and is relying on sister Louise and therapy following his shock split from Zara McDermott

Zara McDermott in ‘swipe’ at ex Sam Thompson: ‘Not everyone has the same heart as me’