Thane Gash facts for kids
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||
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| Born: | September 1, 1965 Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Hendersonville (Hendersonville, North Carolina) |
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| College: | East Tennessee State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 7 / Pick: 188 | ||||||
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Thane Alvin Gash, born on September 1, 1965, is a former American professional football player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). Thane played for the Cleveland Browns for four seasons and the San Francisco 49ers for two seasons.
Thane Gash: A Football Journey
Thane Gash was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA. He went to Hendersonville High School. After high school, he played college football at East Tennessee State University.
Joining the NFL
In 1988, Thane Gash was chosen by the Cleveland Browns. This happened during the 1988 NFL draft. He was the 188th player picked overall in the seventh round. Being drafted means a team selects a player to join their professional roster.
Career Highlights
Thane Gash played safety, a key defensive position. Safeties help stop the other team from scoring. They also try to intercept passes. His best season was in 1989. That year, he caught three passes from opposing quarterbacks. He even ran two of those interceptions back for touchdowns! A touchdown is worth six points in football.
After playing for the Browns until 1991, Thane moved to the San Francisco 49ers. He played with the 49ers for two seasons, in 1992 and 1993. Over his career, he had a total of four interceptions and two sacks. Sacks happen when a defensive player tackles the quarterback.
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