Bobby Thomson Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Bobby Thomson Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Bobby Thomson:

Bobby Thomson (full name: Robert Brown Thomson; Flying Scot and The Staten Island Scot) played outfielder and third baseman from 1946 until 1960 for the New York Giants, Milwaukee Braves, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles. He played for the Giants from 1946 - 1957, Braves from 1954 - 1957, Cubs from 1958 - 1959, Red Sox in 1960 and Orioles in 1960. Over 15 seasons, he played 1779 games, hit 264 home runs, drove in 903 runs, and stole 38 bases. Born on October 25, 1923 in Glasgow, Scotland, Thomson stands 6' 2" and weighs 180 lb. He attended Curtis (Staten Island, NY) high school. His debut was on September 9, 1946 and he played his final game on July 17, 1960. Over his career, Thomson made $30,000. Common misspellings of his name include Flying Scot The Staten Robert Island Scot bob Brown Bobby bobbie thompson Thomson.