About Walter Thomas
Lived 1911 – 1983 (aged 71). Walter Thomas was an American baseball player.
Walter Lewis Thomas (October 22, 1911 – September 28, 1983), nicknamed "Bancy", was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1930s and 1940s.
A native of Doyle, Alabama, Thomas was the brother of fellow Negro leaguer Orrel Thomas. He made his Negro leagues debut in 1935 with the Chicago American Giants, and later played for the Detroit Stars, Kansas City Monarchs, and Birmingham Black Barons. Following his Negro league career, Thomas played for the Carman Cardinals of the Mandak League for several seasons in the early 1950s. He died in Big Rapids, Michigan in 1983 at age 71.
Thomas's grandson, Richie Martin, is a shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles.
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Who was Walter Thomas?
American baseball player (1911-1983)
When was Walter Thomas born?
Walter Thomas was born on 22 October 1911 in Doyle, Alabama.
When did Walter Thomas die?
Walter Thomas died on 28 September 1983 in Big Rapids, Michigan.
What was Walter Thomas's occupation?
Walter Thomas was a baseball player.
What nationality was Walter Thomas?
Walter Thomas was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Thomas (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Thomas. https://biography.guide/walter-thomas/
MLA: "Walter Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-thomas/.
Chicago: "Walter Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-thomas/.
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