Valmy Thomas: First Virgin Islander to play in major leagues

Valmy Thomas died at his home in the Virgin Islands, five days before his 82nd birthday. The fun-loving catcher finished his major-league career with the Indians, playing 27 games for Cleveland in 1961. Though not the greatest player, Thomas epitomized men who love the game of baseball, dedicating his life to it. A few years…

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