Dick Thornton (American football)
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PositionBlocking back
BornFebruary 4, 1908
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 13, 1973 (aged 64)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
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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. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Senn (Chicago, Illinois) | ||||||||
| College | Michigan Missouri–Rolla | ||||||||
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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.
Thornton attended Senn High School in Chicago, Illinois.[1]
College career
Thornton played college football at Missouri–Rolla[1] and Michigan.