Ron Thompson (footballer, born 1921)

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.[1][2]

Ron Thompson
Personal information
Full name Ronald Thompson[1]
Date of birth (1921-12-24)24 December 1921[1]
Place of birth Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England[1]
Date of death 1988 (aged 66–67)[1]
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Wadsley Common
1945–1947 Sheffield Wednesday 0 (0)
1947–1949 Rotherham United 30 (11)
1949–1950 York City 8 (0)
1950– Gainsborough Trinity
Total 38 (11)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 610. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. ^ a b Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 103. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.