Baseball player (1925–1969) who played in the Negro Leagues before making his major league debut with the St. Louis Browns in 1947. When he signed with the Giants in 1949, he became the first black player to play in both the National and American Leagues. Ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Hank Thompson,” on a lightly lined off-white 6 x 3.5 card. Mild toning, otherwise fine, clean condition. LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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