[1][2] Thompson attended Boys High School.

[3] Charlie Thompson was an All-Southern end for the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia,[4] switching to that position from the backfield.

Thompson starred in an all-star game in Savannah on Christmas Day.

One account reads "On an intended forward pass Thompson made a run of thirty-five yards around left end with no interference for a touchdown.

"[7] Thompson coached football for the old Tech High School 'Smithies' in Atlanta.