Known as ‘The Tackler’, Jimmy Thompson was one of the best forward of the 1970s. He went on two Lions Tours and played in two World Cup Finals. He won two Challenge Cups and a league title in a glorious 11-years spell at Featherstone Rovers. He moved to Bradford Northern in 1977 and helped them land successive league championships in 1980 and 1Rugby League Heroes: Jimmy Thompson
Known as ‘The Tackler’, Jimmy Thompson was one of the best forward of the 1970s. He went on two Lions Tours and played in two World Cup Finals. He won two Challenge Cups and a league title in a glorious 11-years spell at Featherstone Rovers. He moved to Bradford Northern in 1977 and helped them land successive league championships in 1980 and 1