About Lee Thompson
Lived 1898 – 1963 (aged 64). Lee Thompson was an American baseball player.
John Dudley "Lee" Thompson (February 26, 1898 – February 17, 1963) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago White Sox in .
Prior to baseball, Thompson served in the U.S. Army during WW1, and he was a sergeant during WW2, becoming a veteran of both wars.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lee Thompson?
American baseball player
When was Lee Thompson born?
Lee Thompson was born on 26 February 1898 in Smithfield.
When did Lee Thompson die?
Lee Thompson died on 17 February 1963 in Santa Barbara.
What was Lee Thompson's occupation?
Lee Thompson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Lee Thompson?
Lee Thompson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lee Thompson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lee Thompson. https://biography.guide/lee-thompson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Lee Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lee-thompson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Lee Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lee-thompson-baseball-player/.
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