Charlie Thompson (American football) explained

Charles Eugene Thompson Jr. was a college football player and high school football coach.^{[1] [2]}

Early years

Thompson attended Boys High School.^[3]

College football

Charlie Thompson was an All-Southern end for the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia,^[4] switching to that position from the backfield.^[5] He was elected captain in 1916, but was ruled ineligible.^[6] Smack Thompson was his brother.

Thompson starred in an all-star game in Savannah on Christmas Day. One account reads "On an intended forward pass Thompson made a run of thirty-five yards around left end with no interference for a touchdown. He missed goal."^[7]

High school football

Thompson coached football for the old Tech High School 'Smithies' in Atlanta.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pandora volume XXVIII 1915 - Digital Library of Georgia .
2. News: Charles Thompson Heads Georgia Team. 10. November 30, 1915. December 15, 2016. The Atlanta Constitution. Newspapers.com.
3. Book: Echoes of Georgia Football: The Greatest Stories Ever Told. Triumph Books. September 2006. 36. 9781617490484.
4. News: Atlanta Constitution. Composite All-Southern Of Ten Of The Dopesters. Dick Jemison. Dick Jemison. November 30, 1915.
5. News: They Face Yellow Jackets Saturday . The Atlanta Constitution . 3 . November 8, 1914 .
6. News: Jemison Charges That Thompson Is Ineligible. December 1, 1915. 1. Athens Daily Herald.
7. News: Charles Thompson Stars In Savannah. Athens Daily Herald. 1. December 28, 1915.
8. News: Two Games Saturday For Football Fans. October 8, 1920. 1. Athens Banner.