About Ken Thompson
Lived 1926 – 2008 (aged 81–82). Ken Thompson was a British association football player.
Kenneth Hurst Thompson (24 April 1926 – February 2008) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back in the Football League for Gateshead and York City, and was on the books of Middlesbrough without making a league appearance.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Thompson?
English association football player (1926-2008)
When was Ken Thompson born?
Ken Thompson was born on 24 April 1926 in Sunderland.
When did Ken Thompson die?
Ken Thompson died in 2008 in Shipston-on-Stour.
What was Ken Thompson's occupation?
Ken Thompson was an association football player.
What nationality was Ken Thompson?
Ken Thompson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ken Thompson (footballer, born 1926)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Thompson. https://biography.guide/ken-thompson/
MLA: "Ken Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-thompson/.
Chicago: "Ken Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-thompson/.
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