Who is Dickie Thon? Former Astros shortstop who donated a kidney to his son after a minor league diagnosis
Former Astros All-Star Dickie Thon, a gifted shortstop, recently donated a kidney to his son, Joe, who battled kidney disease. This selfless act of paternal love has captivated the sports world. Despite a career-ending injury in 1984 that impaired his vision, Thon displayed remarkable perseverance, playing for ten more seasons and earning the Tony Conigliaro Award.
Former Astros All-Star Dickie Thon, a gifted shortstop, recently donated a kidney to his son, Joe, who battled kidney disease. This selfless act of paternal love has captivated the sports world. Despite a career-ending injury in 1984 that impaired his vision, Thon displayed remarkable perseverance, playing for ten more seasons and earning the Tony Conigliaro Award.
