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Lois Thompson

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Lois Thompson
Kentucky University
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1881-10-15)October 15, 1881
Died(1933-05-04)May 4, 1933
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, U.S.
Career information
CollegeKentucky University (1903)
Awards and highlights

William Lois Thompson (October 15, 1881 – May 4, 1933) was an American college football player for Kentucky University,[1][2] selected All-Southern in 1903. Former Yale quarterback John de Saulles credited the end Thompson as playing "a better end than any man in the South."[3] He also played baseball, including professionally.[4]

References

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  1. "The Delta of Sigma Nu fraternity". January 1, 1901 via Google Books.
  2. "History of Football at Transylvania College" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  3. Association, National Collegiate Athletic (January 1, 1904). "The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide". NCAA Publishing Service. via Google Books.
  4. "Lois Thompson Dies Suddenly". The Mt. Sterling Advocate. May 4, 1933. p. 1 via Newspapers.com.
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