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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Emotional moment Sam Thompson is told he's raised over £1million for Unicef as he completes day four of gruelling 260-mile Soccer Aid challenge

Sam Thompson admits his leg is in 'absolute pieces' after battling through nasty injury in gruelling Soccer Aid challenge

Jamie Laing gives sweet message of support to best pal Sam Thompson during his 260-mile endurance challenge - after Made In Chelsea star's own gruelling charity marathon

Pete Wicks parodies Sam Thompson's ex Zara McDermott's iconic Made In Chelsea 'YOU CAN!' moment (from the first time they split) as he supports him on his 260-mile endurance challenge

Sam Thompson receives a motivational message of support from JoJo Siwa as he gushes pal Chris Hughes is full of happiness after pair confirmed romance

Sam Thompson battles on in torrential rain as injured and emotional star is joined by Chris Hughes on day two of gruelling 260-mile endurance challenge

Sam Thompson issues update on his painful calf injury as he's forced to modify the second leg of 'emotional' 260-mile endurance challenge

Sam Thompson’s ex Tiffany Watson gives birth to second baby as fans gush ‘he is beautiful’

Sam Thompson suffers injury during gruelling Soccer Aid challenge which leaves his sister Louise 'petrified' and on the 'cusp of having a breakdown'

Sam Thompson gives a major update on his relationship with Samie Elishi as he kicks off first day of gruelling Soccer Aid challenge

Sam Thompson grimaces during first day of gruelling Soccer Aid challenge as his family pay tribute to his 'strength and resilience' after 'tricky' split from Zara McDermott

Samie Elishi enjoys a night out with Sam Thompson and his Staying Relevant team after the truth about their whirlwind romance was revealed

The TRUTH about Samie Elishi and Sam Thompson's relationship amid whirlwind romance

The pictures Sam Thompson is secretly sharing to upset Zara McDermott. Friends reveal 'pathetic' behaviour to DOLLY BUSBY

Sam Thompson says his autism diagnosis will add 'an extra layer of difficulty' to gruelling Soccer Aid challenge as he reflects on 'emotional' reaction to his post about the condition

Braless Samie Elishi sets pulses racing in a plunging gold crochet dress as she soaks up the sun on holiday after that steamy kiss with Sam Thompson

Samie Elishi sets pulses racing as she poses in a skimpy lilac bandeau bikini while eating ice cream after steamy kiss with Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson speaks out on his autism diagnosis as he shares how he's navigated the condition

Sam Thompson reveals fresh health diagnosis as he admits ‘something didn’t add up’

Zara McDermott cuddles into friend's daughter as fans claim she's a 'natural' after ex Sam Thompson moves on with new woman