About Will Thompson
Lived 1870 – 1962 (aged 91). Will Thompson was an American baseball player.
Will McLain Thompson (August 30, 1870 – June 9, 1962) was an American professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues for the 1892 Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League. He played college ball at the University of Pennsylvania. He also played in the New York State League in 1889, the Pennsylvania State League in 1893 and the Iron and Oil League in 1895. He later served in the Spanish–American War.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Will Thompson?
American baseball player (1870-1962)
When was Will Thompson born?
Will Thompson was born on 30 August 1870 in Pittsburgh.
When did Will Thompson die?
Will Thompson died on 9 June 1962 in Pittsburgh.
What was Will Thompson's occupation?
Will Thompson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Will Thompson?
Will Thompson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Will Thompson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Will Thompson. https://biography.guide/will-thompson/
MLA: "Will Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/will-thompson/.
Chicago: "Will Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/will-thompson/.
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