Donnell Thompson
American football player (1958–2024)
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Larry Donnell Thompson (October 27, 1958 – September 17, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). Thompson played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
PositionDefensive end
BornOctober 27, 1958
Lumberton, North Carolina, U.S.
Lumberton, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedSeptember 17, 2024 (aged 65)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | October 27, 1958 Lumberton, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | September 17, 2024 (aged 65) | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Lumberton | ||||||||
| College | North Carolina | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1981: 1st round, 18th overall pick | ||||||||
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After leaving the NFL, Thompson became a franchisee for McDonald's in Atlanta, Georgia. He purchased his own franchise in 1998 and later opened franchises for Choice Hotels International, Zaxby's, Denny's and Checkers Drive-In, sometimes in partnership with his former roommate Ron Wooten.[1] Thompson died on September 17, 2024, at the age of 65.[2]
