About Charlie Thompson
Lived 1894 – 1949 (aged 55). Charlie Thompson was an American american football player.
Charles Eugene Thompson Jr. was a college football player and high school football coach.
Early life Thompson attended Boys High School.
College football Charlie Thompson was an All-Southern end for the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia, switching to that position from the backfield. He was elected captain in 1916, but was ruled ineligible. Smack Thompson was his brother.
Thompson starred in an all-star game in Savannah on Christmas Day. One account reads "On an intended forward pass Thompson made a run of thirty-five yards around left end with no interference for a touchdown. He missed goal."
High school football Thompson coached football for the old Tech High School 'Smithies' in Atlanta.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Thompson?
American football player (1894-1949)
When was Charlie Thompson born?
Charlie Thompson was born on 7 January 1894 in Atlanta.
When did Charlie Thompson die?
Charlie Thompson died on 10 August 1949.
What was Charlie Thompson's occupation?
Charlie Thompson was an american football player.
What nationality was Charlie Thompson?
Charlie Thompson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Thompson (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Thompson. https://biography.guide/charlie-thompson/
MLA: "Charlie Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-thompson/.
Chicago: "Charlie Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charlie-thompson/.
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