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Billy Thompson (other)
Billy Thompson may refer to: * Billy Thompson (baseball) (1874–1960), American baseball player *Billy Thompson (basketball) (born 1963), American basketball player *Billy Thompson (boxer) (1923–2009), British and European champion lightweight boxer * Billy Thompson (footballer, born 1886) (1886–1933), English footballer *Billy Thompson (gunman) (1845–1897), Old West gunman and gambler *Billy Thompson (ice hockey) (born 1982), Canadian hockey player * Billy Thompson (soccer, born 1968), American soccer player * Billy Thompson (soccer, born 1990), American soccer player * Billy Thompson (American football) (born 1946), American football player * Billy Thompson (referee) (1933–2021), English rugby league referee See also * Billy Thomson (other) *Bill Thompson (other) *William Thompson (other) William Thompson may refer to: Academics * William Forde Thompson, 21st century psychologist * William Hepworth Thompson (1810–1886), English classical sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Thompson (baseball)
William Penn Thompson (January 14, 1874 – May 12, 1960) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1900s. A native of Louisa County, Virginia, Thompson began his baseball career playing for the Concord, New Hampshire YMCA team in 1891 and went on to play for the Cuban Giants in 1900 and later the Philadelphia Giants The Philadelphia Giants were a Negro league baseball team that played from 1902 to 1911. From 1904 to 1909 they were one of the strongest teams in black baseball, winning five eastern championships in six years. The team was organized by Sol Whi .... He remained in Concord most of his life, and in 1960 the city named a local park in his honor. Thompson died in Boston, Massachusetts in 1960 at age 86. References External links *Baseball statistics and player information froBaseball-Reference Black Baseball StatsanSeamheads 1874 births 1960 deaths Cuban Giants players Baseball outfielders Baseball players from Virginia People from Louisa County, Virg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Thompson (basketball)
William Stansbury Thompson (born December 1, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and other leagues. He spent a 5-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, and registered one minute of court time with the Golden State Warriors in late 1991. School and college Thompson played basketball at Camden High School in New Jersey, where he was a two-time high school All-American. During his time with the team, Camden took the group IV state championship in 1982. Thompson was considered the number one high school prospect in the land. He elected to play college basketball for Denny Crum at the University of Louisville. His team reached the semi-finals of the national championship his freshman year, where they lost to the University of Houston. In his junior year he led the Cardinals in scoring, rebounding and assists. His senior season the Cardinals won the 1986 NCAA national championship. NBA In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Thompson (boxer)
Billy Thompson (20 October 1926 – 4 January 2009) was a British boxer who was British lightweight champion between 1947 and 1951, and European champion from 1948 to 1949. Career Born in New Silksworth, Sunderland, Thompson lived for most of his life in Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire where he found work as a miner. He boxed out of the Hickleton Main ABC and won a national schoolboy title at the age of 13, the Northern Counties ABA flyweight championship, and the Air Training Corps title, and the ABA 1944 lightweight title before turning professional.Jackson, Ron (2009)Five old-timers fade away, supersport.com, 15 January 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2015Hoden, Liam (2009)A legend and a gentleman, '' South Yorkshire Times'', 14 January 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2015 He made his professional debut in October 1945 after joining Solomon's Gym in London, and won his first 20 fights, all within the space of a year. In September 1946 he met Stan Hawthorne for the vacant Northern Are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Thompson (footballer, Born 1886)
William Thompson (August 1886 – 1933) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for West Bromwich Albion, Newport County, Middlesbrough and Hartlepools United Hartlepool United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Hartlepool, County Durham, England. The team competes in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. They were founded in 1908 as Har .... Career statistics References {{DEFAULTSORT:Thompson, Billy 1886 births 1933 deaths English men's footballers English Football League players Southern Football League players Brentford F.C. wartime guest players Middlesbrough F.C. players Morpeth Harriers F.C. players West Bromwich Albion F.C. players Rutherglen Glencairn F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Gateshead A.F.C. players Newport County A.F.C. players Hartlepool United F.C. players Jarrow F.C. players Men's association football outside forw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Thompson (gunman)
Billy Thompson, sometimes known as Texas Billy Thompson (1845 – September 6, 1897) was an Old West gunman and gambler, and the younger brother of the famous gunman and lawman Ben Thompson. The younger Thompson brother never achieved the fame that his brother achieved, and in his own lifetime was mainly referred to as the unpredictable and troubled younger brother of Ben Thompson. Factually, however, while a dangerous man, he also was a formidable opponent in a gunfight. Early life, first gunfight Born William Thompson in Knottingley, Yorkshire, England, immigrating with his family and older brother to the United States as a child. His family settled in Texas, and during the American Civil War, both his brother and he volunteered for the Confederate Army. His older brother went on to fame as a gunman and later as a lawmen and chief of police for Austin, Texas. Ben Thompson was more stable than his younger brother, having an even temperament, albeit accompanied by a deadly side ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Thompson (ice Hockey)
Billy Thompson (born September 24, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Career Thompson made his junior hockey debut in the 1998–99 season with the Prince George Cougars of the WHL, although he only played part of one game. He started one more game the following season. For three seasons between 2000 and 2003, he played 149 games with the Cougars, compiling a win-loss record of 64 wins and 69 losses. He was drafted in the 5th round (136th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers. On October 1, 2002, the Panthers traded him to the Ottawa Senators along with Greg Watson for goaltender Jani Hurme. He made his professional hockey debut that season with the AHL's Binghamton Senators, winning the sole game he played. Thompson served as the backup to Ray Emery for the next two seasons at Binghamton. He played 34 games each year with a total record of 32 and 22 in that span. Thompson was called up to Ottawa for the first time in his c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Thompson (soccer, Born 1968)
William Thompson (born May 5, 1968) is a retired U.S. soccer player who is currently an assistant coach with Capital University. He earned one cap with the U.S. national team and played three seasons in Major League Soccer with the Columbus Crew. College Thompson, born in Cupertino, California, attended UCLA where he played as a forward on the men's soccer team from 1986 to 1990. Thompson earned first team All American honors as a senior. That year he was the captain of the Bruins team which won the NCAA championship. Thompson was also the 1990 ISAA Player of the Year and finished his time at UCLA with 42 goals and 27 assists. Early career While playing with UCLA, Thompson spent the 1988 and 1989 collegiate offseason with the Los Angeles Heat of the Western Soccer Alliance. In 1988, he was named to the WSA All Star team. Following his last season at UCLA, Thompson was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1991 Summer World University Games. He then moved to France to play fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Thompson (soccer, Born 1990)
William Aaron Thompson (born October 22, 1990) is an American soccer player who most recently played for Puerto Rico FC in the North American Soccer League. Career Youth & College Thompson played five years of college soccer at Loyola Marymount University including a red-shirted year in 2009. While at college. Thompson appeared for USL PDL sides Des Moines Menace, Pali Blues and FC Tucson. After graduating, Thompson also spent 2014 with FC Tucson, where he won 2014 PDL Goalkeeper of the Year. Professional Thompson signed with United Soccer League club Orange County Blues on March 20, 2015. Colorado Springs Switchbacks Thompson moved to Colorado Springs Switchbacks on January 28, 2016. Thompson made his debut for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks in a 2-1 friendly victory over Air Force Academy Soccer team. Puerto Rico FC On March 2, 2017, Thompson signed with North American Soccer League side Puerto Rico FC Puerto Rico FC was a professional football club based in Bayamón, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Thompson (American Football)
William Allen Thompson (born October 10, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1969 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland State College and was inducted into the Hawk Hall of Fame in 1984. Thompson was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame in 1987. Professional career Thompson played his entire 13-year career for the Denver Broncos from 1969-1981. During his career he was selected to the three Pro Bowls in 1977, 1978, and 1981 and was an All-Pro All-Pro is an honor bestowed upon professional American football players that designates the best player at each position during a given season. All-Pro players are typically selected by press organizations, who select an "All-Pro team," a list th ... selection in 1977. He is currently third on the Broncos all-time list for games s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Thompson (referee)
William Henry Thompson MBE (1933 – 2021) was a British rugby league referee. He refereed 17 Test matches, including the World Cup final in 1977. He also refereed three Challenge Cup Finals. Thompson was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1985 Birthday Honours for services to rugby league. Biography Born in Huddersfield, Thompson was an aspiring footballer in his younger years, and was on the books at Gillingham, but failed to make the grade. He became a referee, and was added to the Rugby Football League's Grade One referee's list during the 1967–68 season. He took charge of his first Challenge Cup final in 1971, and became the first referee to send off a player in a Challenge Cup final when he dismissed Syd Hynes for an alleged headbutt on Alex Murphy. In 1980, he refereed the inaugural State of Origin game between Queensland and New South Wales in Australia. His final game as a referee was the 1984 Challenge Cup Events January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Thomson (other)
William, Billy or Bill Thomson may refer to: Military * William Thomson (American soldier) (1727–1796), American militia captain in Capture of Savannah * William Taylour Thomson (1813–1883), British military officer and diplomat * William Montgomerie Thomson (1877–1963), British general and commander of the British expeditionary force in north Persia * William McKenzie Thomson (1898–1987), Canadian World War I pilot Politics * William Thompson (Ipswich MP), Solicitor General for England and Wales, 1717–1720 * William Alexander Thomson (1816–1878), Canadian author and politician * William Thomson (politician) (1818–1866), Member of Parliament in Christchurch, New Zealand * William Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon (1877–1938), British politician Religion * William Thomson (writer) (1746–1817), Scottish minister and historian * William Aird Thomson (1773–1863), Scottish minister and antiquarian * William McClure Thomson (1806–1894), American missionary and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Thompson (other)
Bill Thompson may refer to: Politics * William Hale Thompson (1868–1944), known as Big Bill Thompson, Mayor of Chicago * Bill Thompson (Wyoming politician) (1937–2018), member of the Wyoming State House of Representatives * Bill Thompson (South Dakota politician) (born 1949), South Dakota State House of Representatives * Bill Thompson (New York politician) (born 1953), New York City Comptroller and Democratic nominee for mayor * Bill Thompson (Ohio politician), Ohio House of Representatives Sports * Bill Thompson (Australian footballer) (1876–1965), Australian rules footballer for Fitzroy * Bill Thompson (racing driver) (1906–1945), 3-time winner of the Australian Grand Prix in the 1930s * Bill Thompson (footballer, born 1899) (1899–1959), English footballer for Nottingham Forest * Bill Thompson (Scottish footballer) (1921–1988), for Portsmouth and Bournemouth, manager in England and the Netherlands * Bill Thompson (footballer, born 1940) (1940–2011), English footbal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |