Charles “Tim” L. Thompson was born on March 1, 1924 in the town of Coalport, Pa.  He was the son of Maurice “Tommy” and Doris (Curry) Thompson.  His father, Maurice, was a coal miner. As a youngster, Tim played baseball in the coal mining leagues.  At the age of 18, he joined the U.S. Navy. … Continue reading THROWBACK THURSDAY: Coalport Scores a Homerun Hit With Tim Thompson