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Former MLB Star Bubba Thompson Joins South Alabama as QB

1/15/2025

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Bubba Thompson, a former MLB outfielder, is making waves by joining the South Alabama football team as a walk-on quarterback. At 26, he brings a wealth of potential, having been an all-state quarterback in high school. With five years of eligibility ahead, Thompson is ready to transition from baseball to football after a stint with the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds.

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Bubba Thompson, a former MLB outfielder, is making waves by joining the South Alabama football team as a walk-on quarterback. At 26, he brings a wealth of potential, having been an all-state quarterback in high school. With five years of eligibility ahead, Thompson is ready to transition from baseball to football after a stint with the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds.