Gus Thompson
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| Gus Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 22, 1877 Humboldt, Iowa | |
| Died: March 28, 1958 (aged 80) Kalispell, Montana | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 31, 1903, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 21, 1906, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 4–13 |
| Earned run average | 4.07 |
| Strikeouts | 58 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
John Gustav Thompson (June 22, 1877 – March 28, 1958) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.[1]
After his professional baseball career ended, Thompson moved to Kalispell, Montana around 1909 with his wife who was from Kalispell and remained there until his death nearly 50 years later in 1958. He was called "the father of baseball in Kalispell". He ran a pool hall, cigar store and a sports bar.
References
[edit]- ^ "Gus Thompson Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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