Joseph H. Thompson
Joseph "Colonel Joe" Henry Thompson (September 26, 1871 – February 1, 1928) was a highly decorated World War I veteran, recipient of the Medal of Honor, lawyer, Pennsylvania state senator, head football coach of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee.
1909 photo of Joe Thompson during his Pitt coaching years | |
| Nickname(s) | "Colonel Joe" |
|---|---|
| Born: | September 26, 1871 Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland |
| Died: | February 1, 1928 (aged 56) Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| College | Geneva College Western University (PA) |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1900–1902? | Geneva |
| 1907 | Carnegie Tech |
| 1909–1912 | Pittsburgh |
| As player | |
| 1900–1902? | Geneva |
| 1904–1906 | Western University (PA) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 (active duty) |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 110th Infantry, 28th Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 47th district | |
| In office 1913–1916 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
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