Ed Thompson (2001) - Hall of Fame - University of Delaware Athletics

Ed Thompson

Induction:
2001
Class:
1936

EDWIN W. “ED” THOMPSON
(1912-1999)
Football (1933-34)
Men’s Basketball (1933-35)
Baseball (1933-35)

One of the top all-around athletes in the early days of University of Delaware athletics, “Big Ed” was a three-sport standout in football, basketball, and baseball during his career with the Blue Hens.

A 1936 graduate of the University of Delaware, Ed served as captain of the football and baseball teams and earned eight varsity letters during his career.

An end from Yeadon, Pa., he was named to the University of Delaware football All-Century team in 1989 and set two of the longest standing records in school history - points scored in a game (27 vs. Washington College in 1935) and longest punt (82 yards vs. Juniata in 1933). He served as captain of the 1934 team that went 4-3-1 and posted four shutouts.

He was a two-year starter in basketball and a three-year starter in baseball.

Following graduation, he was drafted by professional leagues in baseball and football (Philadelphia) but pursued a business career. He passed away at the age of 87 in 1999. He also served as a brigadier general in the U.S. Army.