About Homer Thompson
Lived 1891 – 1957 (aged 66). Homer Thompson was an American baseball player and basketball player.
Homer Thomas Thompson (June 1, 1891 – September 12, 1957) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who made one game appearance for the New York Highlanders in its 1912 season. Thompson batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Spring City, Tennessee and died in Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson attended the University of Georgia. He was the younger brother of another Highlander, Tommy Thompson.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Homer Thompson?
American baseball player (1891–1957)
When was Homer Thompson born?
Homer Thompson was born on 1 June 1891 in Jeffersonville.
When did Homer Thompson die?
Homer Thompson died on 12 September 1957 in Jeffersonville.
What was Homer Thompson's occupation?
Homer Thompson was a baseball player and basketball player.
What nationality was Homer Thompson?
Homer Thompson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Homer Thompson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Homer Thompson. https://biography.guide/homer-thompson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Homer Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/homer-thompson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Homer Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/homer-thompson-baseball-player/.
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