A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of Sam Thompson's plaque found in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.
- Printed on standard postcard stock with protective gloss coating
- Measures 3.5" x 5.5"
- Made in the USA
Player Biography
“Big Sam” Thompson was indeed large for his time at 6-foot-2 and more than 200 pounds. An outstanding slugger for the National League clubs in Detroit and Philadelphia during the 19th century, the left-handed Thompson hit .336 lifetime, twice topping the .400 mark. His 126 home runs ranked second only to Roger Connor before Babe Ruth’s emergence. Harry Wright called Thompson “the hardest hitter who ever lived.” He was also a fine fielder with an exceptional arm, whose long throws from right field left observers in awe.
A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of Sam Thompson's plaque found in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.
- Printed on standard postcard stock with protective gloss coating
- Measures 3.5" x 5.5"
- Made in the USA
Player Biography
“Big Sam” Thompson was indeed large for his time at 6-foot-2 and more than 200 pounds. An outstanding slugger for the National League clubs in Detroit and Philadelphia during the 19th century, the left-handed Thompson hit .336 lifetime, twice topping the .400 mark. His 126 home runs ranked second only to Roger Connor before Babe Ruth’s emergence. Harry Wright called Thompson “the hardest hitter who ever lived.” He was also a fine fielder with an exceptional arm, whose long throws from right field left observers in awe.