William Ancker Thompson

Background

Thompson, William Ancker was born on April 26, 1931 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Frederick Howe Thompson and Ellen (Ensten) Ancker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Springfield (Massachusetts) College, 1953; Master of Arts, California State University, Long Beach, 1960; postgraduate, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1961-1962.

Career

Physical director, Wendell P. Clark Memorial, Winchendon, Massachusetts, 1956-1957; director intramural/recreational sports, Long Beach City College, 1958-1996; director intramural/recreational sports emeritus, Long Beach City College, since 1996; with promotion and sales division, California Sports, Inc. (Los Angeles Lakers, Kings), Los Angeles and Inglewood, 1960-1976; vice president sales, California Sports, Inc. (Los Angeles Lakers, Kings), Los Angeles and Englewood, 1970-1971.

Achievements

• William Ancker Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy educator, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Modern Sports Officiating: A Practical Guide

    (A must read guide for anyone who dedicates time to being ...)

Membership

First lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1954-1956, Korea. Member National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (Vice-President 1974-1976, president 1976-1977, Honor award 1980), Old Ranch Country Club.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, golf, writing, reading, avocado grower.

Connections

Married Sally Whitmer. Children: Cary, Paige.

Father:

Frederick Howe Thompson Ancker

Mother:

Ellen (Ensten) Ancker

Spouse:

Sally Whitmer

child:

Cary Thompson

child:

Paige Thompson