Playing career, in brief: Thompson pitched for the Senators, Cardinals and Braves from 1971 to 1975, going 1-15 with a 4.86 ERA. His rookie card, 1973 Topps, shows him with the Rangers (the Senators moved to Texas for the '72 season), but he didn't play in the majors in 1972 and was traded to the Cardinals in 1973 without ever appearing in a game as a Ranger.
Post-career, in brief: By the time this card was issued Thompson's big league career was over, though he did pitch in the Reds organization in 1976. Since then, he seems to have kept a very low profile. Anyone know what he is doing now?
My collection: I have three of his cards, from 1973 to 1976. I would be interested in trading for 1976 Indianapolis Indians #18.
He died last October.
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DeleteThe card might not be that exciting, but that's a pretty nifty mustache he had going on.
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