Thompson II., Edward Lee b. March 14, 1914 d. July 16, 1979 Mr. Thompson was a left-handed pitcher in the Negro League Baseball. He played for the Winona Merchants in Winona, Minn, the Kansas City Monarchs and the Chicago American Giants. Some of his team mates were Satchell Paige, James "Cool" Pappa Bell, and many others. He also was a Chef for several notable establishments such as Harbor Light's Supper Club, Jimmie Foxx's Restaurant, Sheraton Inn, and Lorraine's in Illinois and the New Pines in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was married to Willie Mae (...[Read More] (Bio by: brian thompson) East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA