About Eric Thompson
Lived 1938 – 1992 (aged 53). Eric Thompson was a cricketer.
Eric Thompson (6 October 1938 – 4 September 1992) was a Scottish cricketer. He played in sixteen first-class matches between 1965 and 1974. He was one of only two cricketers to represent Scotland who were born on the Orkney Islands. In May 2019, he was inducted into Cricket Scotland's Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Thompson?
Scottish cricketer (1938-1992)
When was Eric Thompson born?
Eric Thompson was born on 6 October 1938.
When did Eric Thompson die?
Eric Thompson died on 25 July 1992.
What was Eric Thompson's occupation?
Eric Thompson was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eric Thompson (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Thompson. https://biography.guide/eric-thompson-cricketer/
MLA: "Eric Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-thompson-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Eric Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-thompson-cricketer/.
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