Billy Thompson
Three-time N.F.L. All-Pro
Billy Thompson, regarded by many as the best defensive back in Denver Broncos
annals, was the first player in team history to play 13 seasons with Denver, and
he was the team's defensive captain for many years. Thompson, despite being retired
for 15 years, still ranks second on the Broncos' all-time list for games started
with 178, second with consecutive starts with 142, and sixth in games played with
179. He finished his career with 61 turnovers (most in team
history), 40 of which came via interceptions (third in team history). He holds two
NFL records, one of which has stood for over two decades. As a rookie in 1969, Thompson
became the only player in NFL history to lead the league in both kickoffs and punt
returns in the same season. He is also one of only two players in NFL history to
return four opponent fumble recoveries for touchdowns. "BT" was a three-time
Pro Bowl selection (1977, 1978 & 1981) and earned All-NFL honors twice (1977-'78)
and All-AFC honors four times (1977-'79, '81).
| EVENT |
PLACE |
POINTS |
MONEY |
EVENT WINS |
| 1978 Superteams Football Preliminary |
2 |
$4,000 |
||
| TOTALS |
$4,000 |