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Don Thompson

Teams Don Thompson Played For


Boston Braves (1949)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1951-1954)

Born
Donald Newlin Thompson was born on December 28, 1923, in Swepsonville, NC.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  BRO

Major League Debut
April 24, 1949

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Post-Season Appearances
1953 World Series

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