About Ron Thompson
Lived 1932 – 2020 (aged 88). Ron Thompson was a British association football player.
Ronald Thompson (20 January 1932 – 5 June 2020) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
Career Born in Carlisle, Thompson played for Raffles Rovers and Carlisle United. Thompson, nicknamed "Ginger", is Carlisle's record-holder for number of appearances in the Football League by an outfield player, making 406 appearances in all competitions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ron Thompson?
English footballer (1932-2020)
When was Ron Thompson born?
Ron Thompson was born on 20 January 1932 in Carlisle.
When did Ron Thompson die?
Ron Thompson died on 5 June 2020.
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 1932)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Thompson. https://biography.guide/ron-thompson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Ron Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-thompson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Ron Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-thompson-association-football-player/.
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