About Bobby Thompson
Born 1947. Bobby Thompson is an American american football player.
Bobby Thompson (born January 16, 1947) is an American football executive and former running back. An alumnus of the University of Oklahoma, Thompson played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions and, before that, in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Thompson served as an executive with the Stars Football League (SFL), a league founded and managed by his former agent, Peter Hulthwaite, throughout that league's existence.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bobby Thompson?
American football player (born 1947)
When was Bobby Thompson born?
Bobby Thompson was born on 16 January 1947 in Raleigh.
What is Bobby Thompson's occupation?
Bobby Thompson is an american football player.
What nationality is Bobby Thompson?
Bobby Thompson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Thompson (running back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Thompson. https://biography.guide/bobby-thompson-american-football-player-1947/
MLA: "Bobby Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-thompson-american-football-player-1947/.
Chicago: "Bobby Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-thompson-american-football-player-1947/.
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