About John Thompson
Lived 1888 – 1984 (aged 95–96). John Thompson was an association football player.
John William Thompson (1888 – after 1911) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger for Sunderland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Thompson?
(1888-1984)
When was John Thompson born?
John Thompson was born in 1888 in Alnwick.
When did John Thompson die?
John Thompson died in 1984.
What was John Thompson's occupation?
John Thompson was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Thompson (footballer, born 1888)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Thompson. https://biography.guide/john-thompson-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-thompson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-thompson-association-football-player/.
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