About Gus Thompson
Lived 1877 – 1958 (aged 80). Gus Thompson was an American baseball player.
John Gustav Thompson (June 22, 1877 – March 28, 1958) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.
After his professional baseball career ended, Thompson moved to Kalispell, Montana around 1909 with his wife who was from Kalispell and remained there until his death nearly 50 years later in 1958. He was called "the father of baseball in Kalispell". He ran a pool hall, cigar store and a sports bar.
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Who was Gus Thompson?
Major League Baseball pitcher (1877-1958)
When was Gus Thompson born?
Gus Thompson was born on 22 June 1877 in Humboldt.
When did Gus Thompson die?
Gus Thompson died on 28 March 1958 in Kalispell.
What was Gus Thompson's occupation?
Gus Thompson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Gus Thompson?
Gus Thompson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gus Thompson. https://biography.guide/gus-thompson/
MLA: "Gus Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gus-thompson/.
Chicago: "Gus Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gus-thompson/.
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