About Ollie Thompson
Lived 1900 – 1975 (aged 74–75). Ollie Thompson was a British association football player.
Oliver Thompson (born 11 May 1900 in Wheatley Hill, County Durham, England, died 1975) was an English footballer.
During his career, he played for Spennymoor United, Merthyr Town, Chesterfield, Queens Park Rangers, York City and Halifax Town.
Career Thompson joined Merthyr Town from Spennymoor United in 1921. After having made no league appearances for the club, he joined Chesterfield in 1922. After making a total of 133 appearances, he joined Halifax Town in 1932. He made 41 league appearances for the club, and re-joined Chesterfield in 1933, but made no league appearances for them. However, he stayed at the club as a trainer until 1966.
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Who was Ollie Thompson?
English footballer (1900-1975)
When was Ollie Thompson born?
Ollie Thompson was born on 11 May 1900 in Wheatley Hill.
When did Ollie Thompson die?
Ollie Thompson died in 1975.
What was Ollie Thompson's occupation?
Ollie Thompson was an association football player.
What nationality was Ollie Thompson?
Ollie Thompson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ollie Thompson. https://biography.guide/ollie-thompson/
MLA: "Ollie Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ollie-thompson/.
Chicago: "Ollie Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ollie-thompson/.
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