Dick Thornton (American football)
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Date of birth: | February 4, 1908 | ||||||
Place of birth: | Chicago, Illinois | ||||||
Date of death: | January 13, 1973 | ||||||
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College: | Michigan Missouri–Rolla |
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Harry Richard "Dick" Thornton (born February 4, 1908, date of death unknown) 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.
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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- 1908 births
- Sportspeople from Chicago, Illinois
- Players of American football from Illinois
- American football quarterbacks
- Michigan Wolverines football players
- Philadelphia Eagles players
- 1973 deaths