About Des Thompson
Lived 1928 – 2010 (aged 81–82). Des Thompson was a British association football player.
Desmond Thompson (4 December 1928 – July 2010) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for York City, Burnley and Sheffield United. He was born in Southampton, the son of George Thompson, the Southampton goalkeeper.
His brother, George was also a professional goalkeeper, who played for Scunthorpe United, Preston North End, Manchester City and Carlisle United including playing for Preston on the losing side in the 1954 FA Cup Final.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Des Thompson?
English footballer (1928-2010)
When was Des Thompson born?
Des Thompson was born on 4 December 1928 in Southampton.
When did Des Thompson die?
Des Thompson died in 2010 in Rotherham.
What was Des Thompson's occupation?
Des Thompson was an association football player.
What nationality was Des Thompson?
Des Thompson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Des Thompson. https://biography.guide/des-thompson/
MLA: "Des Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/des-thompson/.
Chicago: "Des Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/des-thompson/.
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