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![]() 1909 photo of Joe Thompson during his Pitt coaching years | |
Nickname(s) | "Colonel Joe" |
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Born: | Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland | September 26, 1871
Died: | February 1, 1928 Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 56)
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 | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
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 |
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.