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's new girlfriend Talitha Balinska attempts to avoid awkward run-in with his ex Samie Elishi at beauty event

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Sam Thompson reveals he was verbally abused by one of the Gallagher children who launched expletive-fuelled rant in a club smoking area

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Sam Thompson steps out with a mystery woman on a night out before leaving together in a taxi

Zara McDermott takes next step in relationship with Louis Tomlinson as she ‘deletes’ ex Sam Thompson

Zara McDermott cuts final ties with ex Sam Thompson as she wipes him from her social media after moving in with boyfriend Louis Tomlinson

Sam Thompson jokes Pete Wicks is a 'predator' as he pokes fun at his womanising ways at O2 show which saw him kiss Jowita - before PDA with mystery blonde emerged

Sam Thompson is left fuming as best mate Pete Wicks plays One Direction's song Steal My Girl at podcast event - after his ex Zara McDermott 'moves in' with Louis Tomlinson

Sam Thompson says ‘how rude is that’ after blasting best pal Pete Wicks

Samie Elishi looks chic in a red velour suit as she departs A Big Bold Beautiful Journey premiere - after reuniting with ex Sam Thompson at the NTAs

Sam Thompson reunites with ex Samie Elishi at NTAs afterparty

Sam Thompson and ex Samie Elishi sneak out for a cigarette at the NTAs as pair enjoy another cosy chat after their romance 'fizzled out'

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All the stars dressed to impress at the National Television Awards 2025 – Alison Hammond; Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks; Jacqueline Jossa

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