Danny Thompson
Bats/Throws: R/RBorn: Wichita, KS, United StatesDebut: Jun 25, 1970Draft: 1965
Danny Thompson
Danny Thompson was a major league shortstop. Thompson was born on February 1, 1947 in Wichita, KS, United States, debuted in the major leagues on June 25, 1970 and last played on October 2, 1976. Thompson batted right and threw right. Thompson died on December 10, 1976 in Rochester, MN, United States at age 29. The New York Yankees drafted Thompson in 1965 (round 2, pick 39 overall) out of Capren HS (OK).
Bio
- Full name
- Danny Leon Thompson
- Position
- Shortstop (SS)
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0", 183 lb
- Born
- Feb 1, 1947, Wichita, KS, United States
- Died
- Dec 10, 1976, Rochester, MN, United States, aged 29
- MLB debut
- Jun 25, 1970
- Last game
- Oct 2, 1976
- Draft
- 1965 draft, round 2, pick 39, New York Yankees
- School
- Capren HS (OK)