Harry Richard Thornton (February 4, 1908 – January 13, 1973) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933, starting in one game. He played college football at Michigan and Missouri–Rolla.
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| Position: | Blocking back | ||||||
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| Born: | February 4, 1908 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | January 13, 1973 (aged 64) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 165 lb (75 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Senn (Chicago, Illinois) | ||||||
| College: | Michigan Missouri–Rolla | ||||||
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Early years edit
Thornton attended Senn High School in Chicago, Illinois.[1]
College career edit
Thornton played college football at Missouri–Rolla[1] and Michigan.
Professional career edit
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 edit
Thornton's son, Dick, played in the Canadian Football League from 1961 to 1972.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Wildcats' Dick Thornton Learned to Pass Early". The Milwaukee Journal. October 23, 1958. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ Carroll, Bob (1983). "The St. Louis Gunners" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 4 (Annual). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–14. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 27, 2010.
- ^ "'Cats Dick Thornton Still In His Teens!". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. November 4, 1958. Retrieved November 27, 2010.