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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Zara McDermott confirms she's moved out of the home she shared with ex Sam Thompson as she documents her daily routine following their shock split

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Sam Thompson heads off on ‘adventure’ with Marvin Humes following Zara McDermott ‘split’

Zara McDermott looks happier than ever in a saucy red dress during lavish trip to Paris - The City of Love - following split from Sam Thompson

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Zara McDermott breaks silence following Sam Thompson ‘split’ with plea over ‘stamping out toxic behaviour’

Sam Thompson pays sweet tribute to his sister Louise with humorous video after admitting 2024 was the 'hardest year' in the wake of his split from Zara McDermott

Zara McDermott reveals her next career move following split with long-term boyfriend Sam Thompson

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Zara McDermott breaks her social media silence hours after Sam Thompson's 'motivational speech' in the wake of their split