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Sam Thompson Almost Comes to Washington

Samuel Luther Thompson the tall 6-02 rightfielder was one of the top players of his time. He was a run producing machine. Thompson first played for the National League Detroit Wolverines in 1885. In September, the small market Wolverines shocked the baseball establishment by purchasing Dan Brouthers, Hardy Richardson, Jack Rowe and Deacon White. Detroit …

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