Eddie Thompson (May 21, 1917 –- April 22, 1943) was a halfback in the Ontario Rugby Football Union. He served in World War II and lost his life during it.
| Born: | May 21, 1917 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died: | April 22, 1943 (aged 25) At sea |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Halfback, kicker, quarterback |
| College | Oakwood Collegiate |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1937–39 | Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers |
| 1940 | Camp Borden |
| 1942 | Toronto RCAF Hurricanes |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1938, 1939, 1940 |
| Awards | 1939 - Imperial Oil Trophy |
| Honours | 1942 - Grey Cup champion |
Biography
editThompson played for his hometown Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers from 1937 to 1939, and was a two time all-star and winner of the Imperial Oil Trophy in 1939 as the ORFU Most Valuable Player.[1] He enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1940 and played football with Camp Borden in 1940.
In 1942 he was co-captain of the famed Toronto RCAF Hurricanes team.[2] He scored 51 points in 1942 and was a key player on the Grey Cup champions.[3]
Flight Lieutenant Edward Blake Thompson was reported "missing in action at sea" on April 22, 1943, and was later presumed dead.[4][5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Thompson Wins Trophy The Montreal Gazette, December 1, 1939
- ^ Beaches Meet Hurricanes Saskatoon Star-Phoenix October 3, 1942
- ^ Announcement Clears Way for Grid Final Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, November 23, 1942
- ^ Eddie Thompson, Toronto Athlete, Actually Belonged to all Canada by Charles Edwards Ottawa Citizen, May 11, 1943
- ^ Second World War Service Files: Canadian Armed Forces War Dead
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