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W. G. Thompson

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W. G. Thompson
Biographical details
Bornc. 1866
DiedMarch 1940
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1893Carlisle
Head coaching record
Overall2–1

William G. Thompson (c. 1866 – March 1940) was an American educator, university administrator, and college football coach. Thompson attended Yale University.[1] He served for fifteen years as the executive director of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, school disciplinarian,[2][3] and an instructor of business.[4] He was also the school's first head football coach in 1893 and led the Indians to a 2–1 record.[5] Thompson also coached the Carlisle baseball, basketball, and track teams for five years.[6] From 1897 to 1907, he was in "practical charge of the athletics" at the school.[1] In 1907, he left Carlisle to teach at Reading High School for three years.[4] Thompson died in March 1940.[4]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Carlisle Indians (Independent) (1893)
1893 Carlisle 2–1
Carlisle: 2–1
Total: 2–1

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