George Thornton (American football)
George Renardo Thornton (born April 27, 1968 in Montgomery, Alabama) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played three years for the San Diego Chargers and the New York Giants. On October 14, 1993 he suffered a minor stroke which ended his career.[1]
| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | April 27, 1968 Montgomery, Alabama | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Jefferson Davis (Montgomery, Alabama) | ||||||||
| College: | Alabama | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36 | ||||||||
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Thornton attended Jeff Davis High School in Montgomery, Alabama. At the University of Alabama, he was an All-SEC defensive end in 1990. He is married to Tawanna and they have a son, George Jr. and a daughter, Georvauna Tene' (deceased).
References
- "PRO FOOTBALL; Giants' Thornton Has Mild Stroke". New York Times. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
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