Jocko Thompson
Grab
Description
Portrait of Jocko Thompson, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Bowman series. Printed on back: "John Thompson. Pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies (recall privilege). Born: Beverly, Mass., 1920. Height: 6 ft. Weight: 185. Bats: left. Throws: left. 'Jocko' Thompson divided 1949 between Toronto and the Phillies. His record was 1-3 for the major leaguers. He won 14 and dropped 5 for the Maple Leafs. With Toronto in 1948 he won 13, and lost 8. In 2 games for Phillies at end of season. Victorious in first-league appearance. Now with Toronto, subject to 24-hour recall by Phils. No. 120 in the 1950 series of baseball picture cards. [Copyright] 1950 Bowman Gum, Inc., Phila., Pa., U.S.A. Picture Card Collectors Club, 5-star Bowman series."
Details
- Resource ID:
- hr001549
- Subject:
- Thompson, Jocko (John Samuel), 1917-1988
- Pitchers (Baseball)--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball team)
- Baseball cards
- Publisher:
- Bowman Gum, Inc.
- Date:
- 1950
- Format:
- 1 baseball card : col. ; 2 x 2.5 in.
- Department:
- Ernie Harwell Sports Collection
- Location:
- Baseball cards-Bowman-1950-Thompson, Jocko
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.