John Thompson
Australian rules footballer, born 1938
About John Thompson
Lived 1938 – 1999 (aged 60). John Thompson was an australian rules football player and police officer.
John Laurence Thompson (21 June 1938 – 11 February 1999) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Career Thompson, a centre half-back originally from Benalla, was on a permit from Ararat when he came to Richmond in the 1959 VFL season and made three league appearances. The following year Ararat cleared him to Richmond, on the agreement that he would cleared back if he didn't become a regular member of the side. During his time at Richmond, Thompson had a full-time job in Ararat and had to travel 500 miles to train.
After leaving Richmond, Thompson was captain-coach of Mortlake in the Hampden Football League and got the club into a grand final in 1966, which they lost to Warrnambool. He led Mortlake to another grand final in 1967 and they were again unable to get the win, this time going down to Terang.
Later life Thompson worked in the legal profession and also had involvement in the racing industry.
He died on 11 February 1999, aged 60.
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Who was John Thompson?
Australian rules footballer, born 1938
When was John Thompson born?
John Thompson was born on 21 June 1938 in Benalla.
When did John Thompson die?
John Thompson died on 11 February 1999 in Queensland.
What was John Thompson's occupation?
John Thompson was an australian rules football player and police officer.
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