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What does his legacy say about him?
Thompson was also one of the best power hitters of the era before Babe Ruth.
What else made him notable?
Thompson was one of the most prolific run producers in baseball history.
How many runs did he average?
played ratio of .923 (1,305 RBIs in 1,410 games.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Thompson still holds the major league record for most RBIs in a single month with 61 in August 1894 while playing for the Phillies.

Question: Did he receive any recognition for this?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Sam Thompson receive any recognition for most RBIs in a single month?