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| Date of birth | September 2, 1954 |
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| Place of birth | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Northwestern State |
| High school | Capitol |
| NFL draft | 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| (1977–1982) | Pittsburgh Steelers |
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| Career stats | |
| Rushing yards | 1,512 |
| Rush attempts | 356 |
| Rush TDs | 18 |
| Games played | 74 |
| Receptions | 46 |
| Receiving yards | 515 |
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Sidney Thornton (born September 2, 1954 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) is a former American professional football player who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft. A 5'11", 230 lb (100 kg). running back from Northwestern State University in Louisiana, Thornton played in 6 NFL seasons from 1977-1982 for the Steelers.