Harry Thompson (Australian footballer)

Henry Tidyman Thompson (1 December 1871 – 25 February 1957) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Harry Thompson
Personal information
Full name Henry Tidyman Thompson
Date of birth (1871-12-01)1 December 1871
Place of birth Beechworth, Victoria
Date of death 25 February 1957(1957-02-25) (aged 85)
Place of death Beaumaris, Victoria
Original team(s) Beechworth
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1898 St Kilda 1 (0)
1899 Carlton 6 (8)
Total 7 (8)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1899.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Despite not making his Carlton debut until Round 12, in 1899 he was Carlton's leading goal kicker for the season with 8 goals.

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  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (8th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Bas Publishing. p. 823. ISBN 978-1-921496-00-4.

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