About Jack Thompson
Jack Thompson was an association football player.
Life and career
Thompson was born in Cramlington, Northumberland. He played football for Ashington of the North-Eastern League before signing for Aston Villa in November 1919 for a fee reported as £300. He went straight into their team for the Football League First Division match against West Bromwich Albion: asked if he was nervous, he is reported to have replied "Why no, I fought against the Germans!" He made 17 appearances in what remained of the season, but played only 11 times in 1920–21
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Thompson?
English footballer
When was Jack Thompson born?
Jack Thompson was born in Cramlington.
What was Jack Thompson's occupation?
Jack Thompson was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Thompson (1920s footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Thompson. https://biography.guide/jack-thompson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jack Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-thompson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-thompson-association-football-player/.
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