Tony Thurman
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- Boston College (1981–1984)
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| Position | Defensive back |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 179 lb (81 kg) |
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Tony Thurman is an American former college football defensive back who played for the Boston College Eagles. He was a consensus All-American in 1984.
Thurman played high school football at Lynn Classical High School in Lynn, Massachusetts as a quarterback.[1][2]
College career
Thurman played college football for the Boston College Eagles of Boston College. He was initially planning on playing quarterback at Boston College, and even practiced a few weeks at wide receiver, before permanently switching to defensive back.[2] He was a four-year letterman from 1981 to 1984.[1] He recorded two interceptions for 52 yards in 1981, six interceptions for 139 yards in 1982, and six interceptions for 45 yards in 1983.[3] As a senior in 1984, he led the country and set a school record with 12 interceptions, earning consensus All-American honors.[3][4][5] Thurman was also named first-team All-East by the Associated Press for the 1984 season.[6] The 1984 Boston College Eagles finished the year fifth in the AP Poll with a 10–2 record. Thurman finished his college career with a school-record 26 interceptions.[7][8][3]
Thurman was inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992.[8] His "jersey" was retired by Boston College in 1998.[9] He was named an ACC Legend in 2010.[5]