Dick Thornton (Canadian football)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Defensive back • Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 1, 1939 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 2014 (aged 75) Manila, Philippines |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Northwestern |
| NFL draft | 1961: 6th round, 83rd overall pick |
| AFL draft | 1961: 21st round, 165th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1961–1966 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1967–1972 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1974 | Memphis Southmen |
| Awards and highlights | |
Canadian Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2022) | |
Richard Quincy "Tricky Dick" Thornton (November 1, 1939 – December 19, 2014) was an American professional football player who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a defensive back and wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts from 1961 to 1972.