Mr. Thompson was a left-handed pitcher in the Negro League Baseball. He played for the Winona Merchants in Winona, Minn, the Kansas City Monarchs and the Chicago American Giants. Some of his team mates were Satchell Paige, James "Cool" Pappa Bell, and many others. He also was a Chef for several notable establishments such as Harbor Light's Supper Club, Jimmie Foxx's Restaurant, Sheraton Inn, and Lorraine's in Illinois and the New Pines in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was married to Willie Mae (Jackson) from 1949 until his death. He also served in the US Army in WW II in the Pacific Theatre. He also received his Associates Degree from Piney Woods Junior College, Piney Woods, Miss.
Mr. Thompson was a left-handed pitcher in the Negro League Baseball. He played for the Winona Merchants in Winona, Minn, the Kansas City Monarchs and the Chicago American Giants. Some of his team mates were Satchell Paige, James "Cool" Pappa Bell, and many others. He also was a Chef for several notable establishments such as Harbor Light's Supper Club, Jimmie Foxx's Restaurant, Sheraton Inn, and Lorraine's in Illinois and the New Pines in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was married to Willie Mae (Jackson) from 1949 until his death. He also served in the US Army in WW II in the Pacific Theatre. He also received his Associates Degree from Piney Woods Junior College, Piney Woods, Miss.
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