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Dave Thompson (author), Dave Thompson
David or Dave Thompson may refer to: Business * David Thompson (American businessman, born 1798) (1798–1871), president of New York Life Insurance & Trust Company * David Thompson (British businessman) (1936–2021), co-founder of Hillsdown Holdings * G. David Thompson (1899–1965), American investment banker, industrialist, and modern art collector Entertainment * Dave Thompson (author) (born 1960), British author, largely dealing with rock and pop music * Dave Thompson (comedian) (born 1959), British actor and comedian * David M. Thompson (born 1950), founder of BBC Films * David Thompson (singer) (1950–2010), lead singer of the Canadian country band Thunder Road * David Thompson (writer) (born 1956), American writer and playwright * David W. Thompson (born 1994), American actor * Lil' Dave Thompson (1969–2010), American electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter * David Thompson, a pen name of American author David L. Robbins (born 1950) Law * David R. Thompso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Thompson (American Businessman, Born 1798)
David Thompson (1798 – February 1871) was an American businessman. He was President of the New York Life Insurance and Trust Company. Life He was the son of Jonathan Thompson (Collector), Jonathan Thompson who was Collector of the Port of New York during the administrations of Presidents James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. He married Sarah Diodate Gardiner (ca. 1808-1891), and they had seven children. Thompson entered the office of his father after completing his education with a concentration in the English language, French language, and the Classics. Two years later he became Cashier of the United States Customs House in New York City. Prior to obtaining the presidency of New York Life Insurance, he served successively as Cashier of the Fulton Bank and Cashier of the Bank of America. Sources''The History of Long Island''by Benjamin Franklin Thompson *"Obituary, David Thompson", ''The New York Times'', February 24, 1871, pg. 4His wife's death notice in ''NYT'' on March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Thompson (Scottish Politician)
David George Thompson (born 20 September 1949) is a Scottish former politician who was the leader of Action for Independence (AFI) from 2020 to 2021. A former member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Thompson was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) from 2007 to 2016. In the 2007 Scottish Parliament election he became an MSP for the Highlands and Islands (Scottish Parliament electoral region), Highlands and Islands region, and then in the 2011 Scottish Parliament election for the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch (Scottish Parliament constituency), Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency. Early life Thompson was born in Lossiemouth, Scotland. Prior to entering politics, he had a long career in local government, ending as Director of Protective Services for the The Highland Council, Highland Council. Political career In 2007, Thompson was elected from the regional list as MSP for the Highlands and Islands. Thompson received some media attention in the aftermath of the 2007 el ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Thompson (baseball)
David Thompson (born August 28, 1993) is an American professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent. He played college baseball at the University of Miami. He was drafted by the New York Mets in the 4th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft. Amateur career Thompson attended Westminster Christian School in Miami, Florida. He played baseball, football and basketball. During his career he hit 55 home runs which broke the Florida state record for career home runs which had been held by Alex Rodriguez. He was also a quarterback in football, throwing for 2,055 yards and 20 touchdowns with 11 rushing touchdowns as a senior. Thompson was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 38th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign. Thompson originally committed to the University of Miami to play both college baseball and college football. However, he left the football team to focus on baseball full-time. As a freshman, Thompson started 51 of 52 games betw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Thompson (cricketer)
David James Jonathan Thompson (born 11 March 1976) is a former English cricketer active from 1994 to 2000 who played for Surrey and Essex. He appeared in eleven first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm medium-fast pace. He scored 109 runs with a highest score of 22 and held one catch. He took 29 wicket In the sport of cricket, the term wicket has several meanings: * It is either of the two sets of three Stump (cricket), stumps and two Bail (cricket), bails at each end of the Cricket pitch, pitch. The Fielding (cricket), fielding team's playe ...s with a best analysis of four for 46. Notes 1976 births English cricketers Essex cricketers Surrey cricketers Living people People from Wandsworth Cricketers from the London Borough of Wandsworth {{england-cricket-bio-1970s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Thompson (basketball)
David O'Neil Thompson (born July 13, 1954), commonly known by the nickname "Skywalker", is an American former professional basketball player. He played with the Denver Nuggets of both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as the Seattle SuperSonics of the NBA. He was previously a star in college for North Carolina State, leading the Wolfpack to its first NCAA championship in 1974. Thompson is one of the ten players to score 70 or more points in an NBA game. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996. Thompson was known for his exceptional leaping ability that enabled him to become one of the game's premier dunkers in the 1970s and earned him the nickname of "Skywalker". Michael Jordan said, "The whole meaning of vertical leap began with David Thompson." Bill Walton described Thompson as "Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, and LeBron James rolled into one". High school career Thompson attend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Thompson (rugby League, Born 1995)
David Thompson (born ) is a professional rugby league footballer who last played as a er for Whitehaven in Betfred League 1. He previously played for Hull Kingston Rovers and in the reserve team at Warrington Wolves. He has played for the Leigh Centurions in the Super League and in March 2017 he became available to play for Whitehaven Whitehaven is a town and civil parish in the Cumberland (unitary authority), Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. It is a port on the north-west coast, and lies outside the Lake District National parks of England and Wales, National Park. ... on Dual registration after the club signed a deal with Leigh. In November 2017 his move to Whitehaven was made permanent with a deal for the 2018 season. References External linksWhitehaven profile [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Thompson (rugby League, Born 1978)
David Thompson (born 17 March 1978) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, North Queensland Cowboys and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Background Thompson was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Playing career Thompson made his first grade debut for Canterbury-Bankstown in round 17 of the 1998 NRL season against South Sydney scoring a try in a 30–8 victory at the Sydney Football Stadium. Canterbury finished the regular season in 9th place on the table and qualified for the finals. The club went on to win three sudden death matches in a row including the preliminary final over archrivals Parramatta. Parramatta led the match 18–2 with less than 10 minutes of the game left when Canterbury staged one of the greatest comebacks in finals history, scoring three tries to level the match at 18-18. Canterbury then went on to win the game 32–20 in extra-time. He was part of the Canterbury side who lost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Thompson (American Football)
} David Farrod Thompson (born January 13, 1975) is an American former professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams. He also was a member of the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe. He played college football at Oklahoma State. Early life Thompson attended Okmulgee High School where he rushed for 4,995. His junior and senior year saw him eclipse the 2,000 yard mark rushing for 2,500 yards his senior year. He accepted a football scholarship from Oklahoma State University. He was a four-year starter at running back and received All-conference honors as a senior. He is currently the school's third All-time career rushing leader (4,314 yards). Professional career Thompson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams after the 1997 NFL draft, because he was considered too small to play professional football. In 1999, he was allocated by the Rams to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe. He was the starter at running back, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Thompson (American Football)
David Wayne Thompson (born February 1, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints. He was selected by the Lions in the second round of the 1971 NFL draft after playing college football for the Clemson Tigers. Early life and college David Wayne Thompson was born on February 1, 1949, in Langdale, Alabama. He attended Valley High School in Valley, Alabama. Thompson was a member of the Clemson Tigers from 1967 to 1970 and a three-year letterman from 1968 to 1970. As a senior in 1970, he earned Associated Press second-team All-American (AP) honors and AP first-team All- ACC honors. Professional career Thompson was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round, with the 30th overall pick, of the 1971 NFL draft. He played in all 14 games for the Lions in 1971, recovering one fumble. He appeared in seven games in 1972 and 14 games in 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Thompson (footballer, Born 1945)
David Thompson (born 12 March 1945) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League, as a right winger In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an outfield position primarily in the middle of the pitch. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders. .... References External links * English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players Southampton F.C. players Mansfield Town F.C. players Chesterfield F.C. players English Football League players 1945 births Living people People from the Borough of Harrogate {{England-footy-midfielder-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Thompson (footballer, Born 1977)
David Anthony Thompson (born 12 September 1977) is an English football pundit currently working for the BBC. Thompson played as a midfielder, though he had to retire aged 29 through an osteochondral defect of the left knee sustained at age 25. He is currently a UEFA A and B licensed coach working towards his professional licence. In August 2021, he became a director of football at Europa in the Gibraltar National League. During his career Thompson played for Liverpool, Coventry City, Blackburn Rovers, Wigan Athletic, Portsmouth and Bolton Wanderers. Overall, he made well over 250 senior league appearances and international appearances until a persistent injury forced his early retirement in late 2007. Career Liverpool Born in Birkenhead, Merseyside, Thompson's Liverpool debut came on 19 August 1996, as an 87th-minute substitute in a 2–0 victory against Arsenal. He only played one more game before being loaned to Swindon Town for two and a half months in November 1997. His g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Thompson (footballer, Born 1968)
David George Thompson (born 20 November 1968 in Ashington) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Millwall, Cambridge United, Bristol City, Blackpool and Brentford as a central defender In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring. Defenders fall into four main categories: centre-backs, full-backs, sweepers .... Career statistics References External links * 1968 births Living people English men's footballers Footballers from Ashington Millwall F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Cambridge United F.C. players Yeovil Town F.C. players Cambridge City F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Men's association football central defenders English Football League players National League (English football) players {{England-footy-defender-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
