Woody Thompson

Woody Thompson
No. 48
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1952-08-20)August 20, 1952
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 2024(2024-08-08) (aged 71)
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolEast (Erie)
CollegeMiami (FL)
NFL draft1975: 3rd round, 65th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts242
Rushing yards877
Rushing TDs1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Alexander Woodrow Thompson (August 20, 1952 – August 8, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL) from 1975 to 1977.[1][2] Thompson died on August 8, 2024, at the age of 71.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Woody Thompson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "Woody Thompson, RB". Nfl.com. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  3. ^ Lydic, John (August 9, 2024). "Erie Hall of Famer Woody Thompson passes away at age of 71". Erie News Now.