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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William Allen Thompson (born October 10, 1946) is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was picked by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft.
Billy Thompson played college football at Maryland State College. He was later honored by being inducted into the Hawk Hall of Fame in 1984. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl three times. In 1987, he was added to the Broncos Ring of Fame. This is a special honor for important players in the team's history.
Billy Thompson's NFL Career
Billy Thompson played his entire 13-year professional career for the Denver Broncos. He was with the team from 1969 to 1981. During his time, he was a top player.
Playing for the Broncos
Thompson was selected for the Pro Bowl three times. These were in 1977, 1978, and 1981. He was also named an All-Pro player in 1977. This means he was considered one of the best players in the league.
He holds some impressive records for the 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, also with 179 games. Billy Thompson holds the club record for yards gained from interception returns, with 784 yards. This shows how skilled he was at catching the ball from the other team and running with it.
