About Lou Thornton Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Lou Thornton:
Lou Thornton (full name: Louis Thornton; no nicknames) played outfielder and pinch runner from 1985 until 1990 for the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets. He played for the Jays from 1985 - 1988 and Mets from 1989 - 1990. Over 5 seasons, he played 95 games, hit 1 home runs, drove in 29 runs, and stole 3 bases. Born on April 26, 1963 in Montgomery, AL, Thornton stands 6' 2" and weighs 185 lb. He attended Jefferson Davis (Hopehull, AL) high school and was drafted by the New York Mets in the 19th round of the 1981 amateur draft. His debut was on April 8, 1985 and he played his final game on April 24, 1990. Over his career, Thornton made $103,000. Common misspellings of his name include lew loe Lou Louis lu lue Thornton thorton thronton.