Wilfred Thorpe
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PositionsGuard • Linebacker • Defensive end
BornJanuary 8, 1917
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 1998 (aged 81)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Positions | Guard • Linebacker • Defensive end | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born | January 8, 1917 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||
| Died | July 16, 1998 (aged 81) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Little Rock Central | ||||
| College | Arkansas (1936-1939) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1940: 9th round, 75th overall pick | ||||
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Wilfred Egner Thorpe (January 8, 1917 – July 16, 1998) was an American professional football guard and linebacker. He was drafted by the Cleveland Rams in the 9th round (75th overall) of the 1940 NFL Draft.[1] He played for the Cleveland Rams from 1941 to 1942.[2][3]
