Bruce Thornton (defensive lineman)

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Bruce Thornton
Date of birth: February 14, 1958 (1958-02-14) (age 50)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Detroit, MI
Career information
Position(s): Defensive Lineman
College: Illinois
NFL Draft: 1979 / Round: 8
Organizations
 As player:
1979-1981
1982
Dallas Cowboys
St. Louis Cardinals

Bruce Edward Thornton (born February 14, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan) was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football for the University of Illinois. His son, Kalen Thornton, also played for the Cowboys.