About Charlie Thompson
Lived 1920 – 1997 (aged 76–77). Charlie Thompson was a British association football player.
Charlie Thompson (19 July 1920 – August 1997) was an English footballer. He played in the positions of centre half and centre forward.
Born Charles Maskery Thompson in Chesterfield, he played for Bolsover Colliery and later played for Sheffield United. He made 17 appearances and scored 3 goals in the Football League during the 1946–47 season.
He went on to play for Hereford United in the Southern League and went on to the club's all-time record goalscorer with 184 goals from 452 appearances. This record looks unlikely to be broken for the foreseeable future.
Charles was married to Winifred and they had three children; Roger, Janice and Elaine.
He died in 1997.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Thompson?
English footballer (1920-1997)
When was Charlie Thompson born?
Charlie Thompson was born on 19 July 1920.
When did Charlie Thompson die?
Charlie Thompson died in 1997.
What was Charlie Thompson's occupation?
Charlie Thompson was an association football player.
What nationality was Charlie Thompson?
Charlie Thompson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Thompson (footballer, born 1920)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Thompson. https://biography.guide/charlie-thompson-association-football-player-1920/
MLA: "Charlie Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-thompson-association-football-player-1920/.
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