Hank Thompson (baseball)
Henry Curtis Thompson (December 8, 1925 – September 30, 1969), best known as Hank Thompson, was an American player in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball who played primarily as a third baseman. A left-handed batter, he played with the Kansas City Monarchs (1943, 1946–48), St. Louis Browns (1947) and New York Giants (1949–56). He possessed a powerful throwing arm, covered the outfield with grace, and was well liked by his teammates and the Giants' fans.
Read more about Hank Thompson (baseball): Early Life, Major League Debut, New York Giants, Post-baseball Struggles and Death
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And griefless as a rich man’s funeral.”
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