About Alan Thompson
Lived 1922 – 2008 (aged 86). Alan Thompson was an Australian rugby league player.
Alan Thompson (29 January 1922 – 28 November 2008) was an Australian rugby league player.
Rugby league career Born in Herberton in Far North Queensland, Thompson began his career with Brisbane club Southern Suburbs in 1945 and was initially a fullback, before developing into a prop/second-rower.
Thompson performed well for Queensland during his first interstate series against New South Wales in 1949 and toured New Zealand that year with the national squad, but wasn't required for the Test matches. He played two home Tests against Great Britain in 1950 and the following year appeared against France at the Gabba.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alan Thompson?
Australian rugby league player (1922-2008)
When was Alan Thompson born?
Alan Thompson was born on 29 January 1922.
When did Alan Thompson die?
Alan Thompson died on 28 November 2008.
What was Alan Thompson's occupation?
Alan Thompson was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Alan Thompson?
Alan Thompson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alan Thompson (rugby league, born 1922)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alan Thompson. https://biography.guide/alan-thompson-rugby-league-player-1922/
MLA: "Alan Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alan-thompson-rugby-league-player-1922/.
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