Bill Thompson (American football) facts for kids
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| Born: | October 10, 1946 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| College: | Maryland State | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1969 / Round: 3 / Pick: 61 | ||||||||||
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Billy Thompson (born October 10, 1946) is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL). Billy was picked by the Denver Broncos in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft.
He played college football at Maryland State College. Later, he was honored by being added to the Hawk Hall of Fame in 1984. Billy Thompson was chosen for the Pro Bowl three times during his career. He was also inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame in 1987. This is a special honor for great players.
Billy's Football Journey
Billy Thompson played his entire 13-year professional career for one team. He was a dedicated player for the Denver Broncos from 1969 to 1981. During his time in the NFL, he achieved many great things.
Pro Bowl Selections
Billy was selected to play in the Pro Bowl three times. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game where the best players from different teams play against each other. He was chosen in 1977, 1978, and 1981. Being picked for the Pro Bowl shows how talented he was.
All-Pro Honors
In 1977, Billy Thompson was also named an All-Pro player. This means he was considered one of the very best players in his position across the entire league. It is a big achievement for any football player.
Broncos Records
Billy holds some impressive records for the Denver Broncos. He is third on the team's all-time list for games started, with 179 starts. He is also tenth in total games played for the Broncos. Billy holds the club record for the most yards gained from returning interceptions, with 784 yards. This shows how good he was at taking the ball from the other team.
