Harry Thompson

Harry Julius Thompson (January 8, 1926 – November 26, 2003) was an American professional football offensive guard who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Cardinals. He played college football at Los Angeles City College and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Early life and college Harry Julius Thompson was born on January 8, 1926, in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Los Angeles High School in Los Angeles. He transferred to play for the UCLA Bruins of the University of California, Los Angeles from 1947 to 1949, starting his final two years. He played in all 12 games, starting three, for the Rams during the 1950 season and recovered one fumble. He played in all 12 games for the third consecutive season, starting eight, for the Rams in 1952, and recovered one fumble. He became a free agent after the season.

Personal life Thompson died on November 26, 2003, in Los Angeles, California.