Bennie Thompson (gridiron football)
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| Position: | Safety / Special teamer |
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| Date of birth: | February 10, 1963 |
| Place of birth: | New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| College: | Grambling |
| Undrafted: | 1986 |
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Bennie Thompson (born February 10, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former American football safety for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League. He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1991 and 1998 seasons as a special teams player. Thompson also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, and the Baltimore Ravens. Thompson is best known for his special teams contributions.
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College career
He played at the Grambling State UniversityGrambling.
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
He signed with the team after his three-year stint in the Canadian Football League. In 1991, He was selected to the Pro Bowl as a special teamer.
Kansas City Chiefs
He spent two seasons in Kansas city. In 1992, Thompson recorded a career high 4 interceptions.
Cleveland Browns
He played in Cleveland and only for two seasons but was coached by Bill Belichick. He tied for the team lead in ST tackles with 21 in 1994.[1]
Baltimore Ravens
He played in Baltimore in four seasons. In 1998, He was selected to the Pro Bowl as a special teamer. It was his second career Pro Bowl selection.[2]
In 1999, he led the team with 24 ST tackles.[3]
References
- ↑ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1011891/index.htm
- ↑ http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1998-04-11/news/1998101007_1_baltimore-ravens-football-march-9-regrets
- ↑ http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/baltsun/access/58674299.html?dids=58674299:58674299&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+24%2C+2000&author=Jamison+Hensley&pub=The+Sun&desc=Thompson+ready+to+tackle+new+role+Ravens+veteran+looks+ahead+to+coaching+job%3A+%60I%27m+excited+about+it%27%3B+Pro+Football&pqatl=google
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