Bobby Thompson (defensive back)

Robert Lee Thompson (March 30, 1939 – March 11, 2014) was an American professional football player who played for the Montreal Alouettes, Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints. He won the Grey Cup with Montreal in 1970.^[1] He previously played college football at University of Arizona.

Bobby Thompson

No. 24, 27, 21
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	(1939-03-30)March 30, 1939 Minden, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	March 11, 2014(2014-03-11) (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school	Centennial (Compton, California)
College	Arizona (1960-1961)
NFL draft	1962: 3rd round, 38th overall pick
AFL draft	1962: 12th round, 91st overall pick
Career history
Montreal Alouettes (1962–1963) Detroit Lions (1964–1968) New Orleans Saints (1969) Dallas Cowboys (1970)* Montreal Alouettes (1971)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Grey Cup champion (1970)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions 10 Fumble recoveries 4 Punt/Kick return yards 694 Stats at Pro Football Reference