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Date of birth | September 2, 1954 |
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Place of birth | New Orleans, Louisiana |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Running back |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
College | Northwestern State |
High school | Capitol |
NFL draft | 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48 |
Career history | |
As player | |
(1977–1982) | Pittsburgh Steelers |
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Career stats | |
Rushing yards | 1,512 |
Rush attempts | 356 |
Rush TDs | 18 |
Games played | 74 |
Receptions | 46 |
Receiving yards | 515 |
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Sidney Thornton (born September 2, 1954 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) is a former American professional football player who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft. A 5'11", 230 lb (100 kg). running back from Northwestern State University in Louisiana, Thornton played in 6 NFL seasons from 1977-1982 for the Steelers.