Although his time was brief, Bud hit .350 in 20 at bats for the ’51 team.

Bud was born in Sedalia in 1929 and was selected by the Browns in the amateur draft in 1947 after then owner Bill Veeck saw him perform at Yankee Stadium under the tutelage of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Although he had an abbreviated career in baseball, he touched many lives during his career as a teacher, principal and school administrator. Give your thoughts and prayers to the Thomas family.