Thane Gash facts for kids

Thane Alvin Gash (born September 1, 1965) is a former American football player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). Thane played for the Cleveland Browns and the San Francisco 49ers. He was known for his skills in intercepting passes.

Thane Gash's Football Journey

Thane Gash was born on September 1, 1965. He grew up in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He went to Hendersonville High School. After high school, he played college football. He played for East Tennessee State University.

Joining the NFL

Thane Gash was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL draft. This draft is where NFL teams pick new players. He was picked in the seventh round. This means he was the 188th player chosen that year.

Playing as a Safety

Thane played as a safety. A safety is a defensive player in football. Their job is to stop the other team from scoring. They also try to intercept passes. Intercepting a pass means catching the ball thrown by the other team's quarterback.

Career Highlights

Thane Gash played for the Cleveland Browns from 1988 to 1991. His best season was in 1989. That year, he intercepted three passes. He even returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns. This means he ran all the way to the other team's end zone after catching the ball. Scoring a touchdown is a big play in football!

After playing for the Browns, Thane moved to the San Francisco 49ers. He played for them for two seasons, from 1992 to 1993. Over his career, he had a total of four interceptions and two sacks. Sacks happen when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.

Thane Gash had a six-season career in the NFL. He played an important role as a safety for both the Browns and the 49ers.