About Fred Thompson
Lived 1873 – 1958 (aged 84–85). Fred Thompson was a British association football player.
Frederick Thompson (c. 1873 − 13 January 1958) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League around the turn of the 20th century. Playing for Bury, he was an FA Cup winner in 1900.
Playing career Born in South Hetton in the north east of England, Thompson first played for Sunderland in the 1895−96 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Thompson?
English footballer (c.1873−1958)
When was Fred Thompson born?
Fred Thompson was born in 1873 in South Hetton.
When did Fred Thompson die?
Fred Thompson died in 1958 in Woodlands.
What was Fred Thompson's occupation?
Fred Thompson was an association football player.
What nationality was Fred Thompson?
Fred Thompson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Thompson (footballer, born c. 1873)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Thompson. https://biography.guide/fred-thompson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Fred Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-thompson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Fred Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-thompson-association-football-player/.
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