Thornton’s entire Major League career came and went in one day, appearing in both games of a double-header for the Astros against the Montreal Expos on July 6th.
He went a combined 0-3 in the two games, while taking up catching duties, though he did drive in a run while striking out twice.
The following season he’d spend toiling in the Minors, where he’d play the last of his pro career, which began in 1965, all with the Houston Astros.
What a unique post for the blog, even after all these years!