About Sam Thompson
Born 1885. Sam Thompson was an American baseball player.
Samuel King Thompson (February 20, 1885 – death date unknown) was an American Negro league catcher between 1908 and 1911.
A native of Kentucky, Thompson made his Negro leagues debut in 1908 with the Indianapolis ABCs, and played for Indianapolis again in 1910 and 1911.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Thompson?
American baseball player
When was Sam Thompson born?
Sam Thompson was born on 20 February 1885 in Kentucky.
What was Sam Thompson's occupation?
Sam Thompson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Sam Thompson?
Sam Thompson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Thompson (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Thompson. https://biography.guide/sam-thompson-baseball-player-1885/
MLA: "Sam Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-thompson-baseball-player-1885/.
Chicago: "Sam Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-thompson-baseball-player-1885/.
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