Quick Facts

Full Name	Gorman Thomas
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 12, 1950(1950-12-12)
Age	74
Birthplace	Charleston
Country	United States
Birth City	South Carolina
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Gorman Thomas Biography

Gorman Thomas is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on December 12, 1950 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. A two-time American League home run leader The player’s MLB career spans from 1973 until 1986.

He hit the first home hit of his career against Hall of Fame pitcher He hit the very first home run of his career off Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer..

Thomas was born in Charleston, South Carolina. His father, Gorman Sr, was a postal worker and a former minor league pitcher. Thomas was raised in nearby James Island. His family moved to Columbia, SC where he attended Cardinal Newman High School through his Junior year, playing on a State Championship Basketball team in 1968. He attended James Island High School his Senior year. In high school, Thomas earned 14 letters in four sports – baseball, football, basketball and track. He was the first draft pick of the Seattle Pilots in 1969.

With the Brewers, Thomas was one of the franchise’s most popular players. He was a leading home run hitter in the late 1970s and early 1980s, though he hit for a low batting average and frequently struck out. Thomas had good fielding skills and his throwing arm was strong until shoulder surgery in 1984, after which he became a designated hitter until his retirement in 1986.

He had two kids, Kelly and Justin and the wife Debbie.

Gorman Thomas Net Worth

Gorman Thomas is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gorman Thomas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

It was his first time being to be selected from the Seattle Pilots in the 1969 MLB Draft.

He set the record for Hall of Fame slugger He tied Hall of Fame slugger Reggie Jackson with 39 home runs in 1982. with 39 home runs in 1982.

James Gorman Thomas III (born December 12, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) as a center fielder and right-handed hitter. Thomas played in the American League (AL) with the Milwaukee Brewers (1973–76, 1978–83, 1986), Cleveland Indians (1983) and Seattle Mariners (1984–86).

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Who is Gorman Thomas Dating?

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In 1980, Thomas had another productive season, hitting 38 home runs to go along with 105 RBI, while playing in every game. Gorman followed that up in 1981 by finishing second in the AL in home runs with 21 and being named to the AL All-Star Team. He finished eighth in MVP Award voting that year. In 1982, Thomas hit an AL-high 39 home runs (tying with Reggie Jackson for the league lead) and drove in 112 runs to help the Brewers win the American League Championship and face the Cardinals in the World Series. The Brewers lost to the Cardinals in seven games, with Thomas striking out against Bruce Sutter to end the Series.

Facts & Trivia

Gorman Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gorman Thomas celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.

In June 1983, Thomas, Jamie Easterly, and Ernie Camacho were traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Rick Manning and Rick Waits. Thomas’s play had declined late in the 1982 season; he hit .181 after September 1, and he had only four hits in more than 40 at bats in the 1982 postseason. After the announcement of the trade, angry Brewers fans flooded the team’s switchboard with phone calls criticizing the transaction.

Top Facts about Gorman Thomas

1. Gorman Thomas played for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1973-1983.
2. He hit 268 home runs in his career.
3. Thomas was a two-time All-Star (1980, 1981).
4. He led the American League in home runs in 1979 and 1982.
5. Thomas had a career batting average of .225.
6. He struck out over 1,400 times in his career.
7. Thomas won a Gold Glove award in 1979 for his fielding.
8. He played primarily as an outfielder during his career.
9. Thomas was known for his power hitting and high strikeout rate.
10. He retired from baseball after the 1986 season with the Seattle Mariners.

Is Gorman Thomas in the Hall of Fame?

CardCorner: 1980 Topps Gorman Thomas | Baseball Hall of Fame.

How old is Gorman Thomas?

71 years (December 12, 1950)

How old is Paul Molitor?

65 years (August 22, 1956)

Who played Clu Haywood in Major League?

Following his retirement, Vuckovich worked for three years (1989–1991) as a television announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers. Vuckovich portrayed fictional Yankees slugger Clu Haywood in the film Major League. In 1992, he was hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a pitching instructor.

Who is Gorman Thomas married to?

Susie Thomas