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What happened with the 1896-98 seasons?
At age 36, Thompson played his last full season of professional baseball in 1896.
What was the reason he played his last season?
His average dipped to .298, but he still managed to collect 100 RBIs.
What happened after his last season?
In 1897, at age 37, Thompson was sidelined by pain and appeared in only three games.
Was he hospitalized?
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Question: How long was he in pain?
Self-contained rewrite: How long was Sam Thompson in pain?