Harry Thompson
- January 29, 2000
About Harry Thompson
Harry Thompson, 84, English football player and manager.
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|Harry Thompson (29 April 1915 – 29 January 2000) was an English professional footballer who played for Mansfield Town, Wolves and Sunderland. He later became the first professional manager of Oxford United.
Playing career
Born in Mansfield in 1915, Harry played for his local side Mansfield Town before joining Wolves. Later in his career, he signed for Sunderland for £7,500. After making 14 appearances for the Black Cats, including an FA Cup semi-final, Thompson retired from football.
Managerial career
In 1949 Thompson was signed as Oxford United manager. He managed the club for nine years, winning the Southern League and the Southern League Cup twice. They also reached the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Honours
Oxford United
- Southern League: 1953
- Southern League Cup: 1953, 1954
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