Kick & Punt Returns
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| Games | Punt Returns | Kick Returns | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Ret | Yds | TD | Lng | Rt | Yds | TD | Lng | APYd | AV | ||
| 1971 | 22 | DET | C | 65 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | ||||
| 1972 | 23 | DET | LS | 65 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||
| 1973 | 24 | DET | T | 65 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -13 | 4 | ||||||||
| 1974 | 25 | NOR | LT | 65 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||
| 1975 | 26 | NOR | LT/C | 65 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -25 | 2 | ||||||||
| Career | 56 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | -34 | 19 | ||||||||
| 3 yrs | DET | 35 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | -9 | 12 | |||||||
| 2 yrs | NOR | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | -25 | 7 | |||||||||||
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Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dave Thompson?
Dave Thompson is 75 years old.
When was Dave Thompson born?
Dave Thompson was born on February 1, 1949.
Where was Dave Thompson born?
Dave Thompson was born in Langdale, AL.
How tall is Dave Thompson?
Dave Thompson is 6-4 (193 cm) tall.
How much did Dave Thompson weigh when playing?
Dave Thompson weighed 270 lbs (122 kg) when playing.
Is Dave Thompson in the Hall of Fame?
Dave Thompson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Dave Thompson play?
Dave Thompson played 56 games over his career.
When did Dave Thompson retire?
Dave Thompson last played in 1975.
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