Rushing & Receiving

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Rushing & Receiving Table
Games Rushing Receiving Total Yds
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb AV
196324STLFB36140191111555.87.91.44102.5080.30.7235.3121101
196425STLFB36131392361626.118.23.07436.10190.53.3466.1279142
196526STLFB36140311880386.113.42.2166.0060.10.4326.1194001
196728STLFB366049072.31.50.7199.0090.21.553.618000
Career471935442625.811.62.013685.20190.31.41065.8612244
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Kick & Punt Returns

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
196324STLFB36140047002517.5200
196425STLFB36131015055.0284
Career471057502515.0696

Defense & Fumbles

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
196324STLFB36140001900.0
196425STLFB36131041000.0
Career471042900.0

Scoring Summary

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
196324STLFB361401160.4
196425STLFB361311160.5
Career47122012.3

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bill Thornton born?

Bill Thornton was born on September 20, 1939.

Where was Bill Thornton born?

Bill Thornton was born in Toledo, OH.

How tall was Bill Thornton?

Bill Thornton was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Bill Thornton weigh when playing?

Bill Thornton weighed 215 lbs (97 kg) when playing.

Is Bill Thornton in the Hall of Fame?

Bill Thornton has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Bill Thornton play?

Bill Thornton played 47 games over his career.

How many rushing attempts did Bill Thornton have?

Bill Thornton had 93 rushing attempts over his career.

How many rushing yards did Bill Thornton have?

Bill Thornton had 544 rushing yards over his career.

When did Bill Thornton retire?

Bill Thornton last played in 1967.