About Tommy Thompson
Lived 1889 – 1963 (aged 73). Tommy Thompson was an American baseball player.
Thomas Carl Thompson (November 7, 1889 – January 16, 1963) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. Thompson played for the New York Highlanders in the baseball season. In seven career games, he had a 0–2 record, with a 6.06 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed. Thompson was born in Spring City, Tennessee and died in LaJolla, California.
He was the elder brother of Homer Thompson, who played in one game for the Highlanders in 1912.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Thompson?
American Major League Baseball pitcher (1889–1963)
When was Tommy Thompson born?
Tommy Thompson was born on 7 November 1889 in Spring City.
When did Tommy Thompson die?
Tommy Thompson died on 16 January 1963 in La Jolla.
What was Tommy Thompson's occupation?
Tommy Thompson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tommy Thompson?
Tommy Thompson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy Thompson (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Thompson. https://biography.guide/tommy-thompson-baseball-player-1889/
MLA: "Tommy Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-thompson-baseball-player-1889/.
Chicago: "Tommy Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tommy-thompson-baseball-player-1889/.
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