Broderick Thompson
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| Position: | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Weight: | 295 lb (134 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Gahr (Cerritos, California) | ||
| College: | Kansas | ||
| Undrafted: | 1983 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Broderick Lorenzo Thompson (August 14, 1960 – February 4, 2002) was an
Early years
Thompson attended
He would later transfer to the University of Kansas on a football scholarship. As a junior, he was one of the starting defensive tackles. He missed most of his last year with a stress fracture in his ankle.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys (first stint)
Thompson was not selected in the
San Antonio Gunslingers (USFL)
On November 12, 1983, he signed with the San Antonio Gunslingers, but was traded to the Chicago Blitz in exchange for the rights to quarterback Bob Gagliano on January 3, 1984. He was cut on January 31.
Los Angeles Express (USFL)
The Los Angeles Express signed him on February 10, 1984, but was released three days later.
Los Angeles Rams
On May 4, 1984, he was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Rams. He was waived on August 21.
Portland Breakers (USFL)
Thompson signed with the
He was claimed off waivers by the Memphis Showboats on August first and released the next day.[5]
Dallas Cowboys (second stint)
On August 3, 1985, Thompson signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys and played 11 games as a backup. He was cut six games into the 1986 season.
San Diego Chargers
In
In
Philadelphia Eagles
Although he had never played the position before, the
Denver Broncos
In
Personal life
Thompson died on February 4, 2002, from injuries sustained in a
References
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- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
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- ^ "Breakers can't meet payroll". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "'Boats claim 3 Breakers". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Wall Comes Tumbling Down : Chargers: There's a person behind the facade guard Broderick Thompson has sometimes hidden behind--some would say a pretty caring one". Los Angeles Times. 6 October 1990. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ http://articles.philly.com/1993-04-26/sports/25982238_1_eagles-trade-usfl-chargers [bare URL]
- ^ http://articles.philly.com/1993-08-12/sports/25970434_1_training-camp-camp-and-two-preseason-eric-pink-floyd [bare URL]
- ^ http://articles.philly.com/1994-12-15/sports/25856292_1_eagles-antone-davis-panos [bare URL]
- ^ "Rhett Hall Eagles Defensive Assistant". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "De La Hoya Will Retire After Three More Fights". Los Angeles Times. 8 February 2002. Retrieved February 19, 2017.