About Ron Thompson
Lived 1921 – 1988 (aged 66–67). Ron Thompson was a British association football player.
Ronald Thompson (24 December 1921 – 1988) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Rotherham United and York City, in non-League football for Wadsley Common and Gainsborough Trinity, and was on the books of Sheffield Wednesday without making a league appearance.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ron Thompson?
English association football player, born 1921
When was Ron Thompson born?
Ron Thompson was born on 24 December 1921 in Sheffield.
When did Ron Thompson die?
Ron Thompson died in 1988.
What was Ron Thompson's occupation?
Ron Thompson was an association football player.
What nationality was Ron Thompson?
Ron Thompson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ron Thompson (footballer, born 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Thompson. https://biography.guide/ron-thompson-association-football-player-1921/
MLA: "Ron Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-thompson-association-football-player-1921/.
Chicago: "Ron Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-thompson-association-football-player-1921/.
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