Cliff Thrift Explained

Cliff Thrift
Number:59, 52
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:3 May 1956
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:232
High School:Purcell (OK)
College:East Central
Draftyear:1979
Draftround:3
Draftpick:73
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Sacks
Statvalue1:2.0
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:5
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:3
Pfr:T/ThriCl20

Clifford Thrift (born May 3, 1956) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for eight seasons for the San Diego Chargers, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams. Thrift attended Purcell High School in Purcell, Oklahoma and was a member of the 1972 Purcell Football Class A State Championship Team. He then attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma before being drafted into the National Football League (NFL). He was a part of the Bears team that won Super Bowl XX.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1986-01-27 . Bears Trounce Patriots, 46-10, in Super Bowl . 2023-10-31 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.