Dick Thornton (Canadian football)

Dick Thornton
Profile
PositionsDefensive back  Wide receiver
Personal information
Born(1939-11-01)November 1, 1939
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 19, 2014(2014-12-19) (aged 75)
Manila, Philippines
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
CollegeNorthwestern
NFL draft1961: 6th round, 83rd overall pick
AFL draft1961: 21st round, 165th overall pick
Career history
19611966Winnipeg Blue Bombers
19671972Toronto Argonauts
1974Memphis Southmen
Awards and highlights

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.