| Born: | November 1, 1939 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Died: | December 19, 2014 (aged 75) Manila, Philippines |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | DB, WR |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College | Northwestern |
| AFL draft | 1961, round: 21, pick: 165 |
| Drafted by | Dallas Texans |
| NFL draft | 1961, round: 6, pick: 83 |
| Drafted by | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1961–1966 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1967–1972 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1974 | Memphis Southmen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 1963, 1965, 1971 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1969, 1971 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1962, 1963, 1965 |
| Career stats | |
Richard Quincy "Tricky Dick" Thornton (November 1, 1939 – December 19, 2014) was an American professional football player who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a defensive back and wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts from 1961 to 1972.[1][2]