About Albert Thompson
Lived 1885 – 1956 (aged 70–71). Albert Thompson was an association football player.
Personal life
Thompson's younger brother Ralph also played for Grimsby Town and was killed on the first day on the Somme. His father John was a builder and chairman of Grimsby Town in 1905 and 1906. Thompson served in the Royal Navy during the First World War and later rose to become a director of the Ross Group. For approximately forty years after retiring from football, Thompson wrote football stories for the Grimsby News under a pen name.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Albert Thompson?
association football player (1885-1956)
When was Albert Thompson born?
Albert Thompson was born in 1885 in Louth.
When did Albert Thompson die?
Albert Thompson died on 14 June 1956.
What was Albert Thompson's occupation?
Albert Thompson was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Albert Thompson (footballer, born 1885)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Thompson. https://biography.guide/albert-thompson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Albert Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-thompson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Albert Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/albert-thompson-association-football-player/.
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