Eddie Thompson (Canadian football)
Canadian football player / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Born: | (1917-05-21)May 21, 1917 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Died: | April 22, 1943(1943-04-22) (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 |
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