About Ralph Thompson
Lived 1900 – 1981 (aged 81). Ralph Thompson was an American american football player.
Ralph Sandford "Smack" Thompson (May 30, 1900 – October 31, 1981) was a college football player. He was the brother of Charlie Thompson.
College football Thompson was an All-Southern end for Kid Woodruff's Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia, captain of its 1925 team. That team defeated Auburn 34 to 0 in Columbus. Allegedly, Thompson would yell out in his sleep. On the eve of a 3–0 loss to Georgia Tech, he screamed out "Kill the SOB", referring to Doug Wycoff. Once during the game both were knocked unconscious. "He was absolutely poison" wrote Morgan Blake about Thompson, "with reckless disregard for life and limb, he plunged into the thick of every play."
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Who was Ralph Thompson?
American football player
When was Ralph Thompson born?
Ralph Thompson was born on 30 May 1900 in Atlanta.
When did Ralph Thompson die?
Ralph Thompson died on 31 October 1981.
What was Ralph Thompson's occupation?
Ralph Thompson was an american football player.
What nationality was Ralph Thompson?
Ralph Thompson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Thompson. https://biography.guide/ralph-thompson-american-football-player/
MLA: "Ralph Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-thompson-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Ralph Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ralph-thompson-american-football-player/.
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