Dick Thornton (American football)

Harry Richard "Dick" Thornton (born February 4, 1908, died January 13, 1973) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933, starting in one game. He played college football at Michigan and Missouri–Rolla.

Dick Thornton
Position:Blocking back
Personal information
Born:(1908-02-04)February 4, 1908
Chicago, Illinois
Died:January 13, 1973
Height:5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight:165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
College:Michigan
Missouri–Rolla
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 1933
TD–INT:0–4
Passing yards:52
Passer rating:4.2
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Thornton attended Senn High School in Chicago, Illinois.[1]

College career

Thornton played college football at Missouri–Rolla[1] and Michigan.

Professional career

Thornton played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933, playing in four games (including one start). In 1932 and 1933 he also played for the then-independent St. Louis Gunners.[2]

Personal

Thornton's son, Dick, played in the Canadian Football League from 1961–1972.[3]

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References
  1. "Wildcats' Dick Thornton Learned to Pass Early". The Milwaukee Journal. October 23, 1958. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  2. Carroll, Bob (1983). "The St. Louis Gunners" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 4 (Annual): 1–14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-27.
  3. "'Cats Dick Thornton Still In His Teens!". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. November 4, 1958. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
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