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Bill Thompson (American football)

American football player (born 1946)

Summary

American football player (born 1946)

Field	Value
name	Billy Thompson
position	Defensive back
number	36
birth_date
birth_place	Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
height_ft	6
height_in	1
weight_lb	201
draftyear	1969
draftround	3
draftpick	61
college	Maryland State
statlabel1	Interceptions
statvalue1	40
statlabel2	INT yards
statvalue2	784
statlabel3	INT Touchdowns
statvalue3	3
statlabel4	Fumble Recoveries
statvalue4	21
statlabel5	FR Touchdowns
statvalue5	4

Denver Broncos (–)
First-team All-Pro (1977)
Second-team All-Pro (1979)
Second-team All-AFL (1969)
3× Pro Bowl (1977, 1978, 1981)
Denver Broncos Ring of Fame William Allen Thompson (born October 10, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. He played college football at Maryland State College and was inducted into the Hawk Hall of Fame in 1984.

Thompson was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame in 1987.

Professional career

Thompson played his entire 13-year career for the Denver Broncos from 1969 to 1981. During his career he was selected to the three Pro Bowls in 1977, 1978, and 1981 and was an All-Pro selection in 1977. He is currently third on the Broncos all-time list for games started with 179, tenth in games played with 179, and holds the club record for interception return yards at 784.

References

[http://broncoplanet.com/forum/denver-bronco-legends-billy-thompson/ Denver Bronco Legends: Billy Thompson]
"William "Billy" Thompson".
[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThomBi01.htm Pro Football Reference - Bill Thompson]
[http://broncoplanet.com/forum/denver-bronco-legends-billy-thompson/ Denver Bronco Legends: Billy Thompson]
[http://www.nfl.com/player/billthompson/2527373/profile NFL Profiles - Bill Thompson]
[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThomBi01.htm Pro Football Reference - Bill Thompson]
[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThomBi01.htm Pro Football Reference - Bill Thompson]
[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThomBi01.htm Pro Football Reference - Bill Thompson]
[http://www.milehighreport.com/2011/5/8/2160002/denver-broncos-greats-by-the-numbers-36-billy-thompson-mark-haynes Denver Broncos Greats... By The Numbers: #36]

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