About Wilfred Thorpe
Wilfred Thorpe, 81, American football player (Cleveland Rams).
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|Wilfred Egner Thorpe (January 8, 1917 – July 16, 1998) was an American professional football guard and linebacker. He was drafted by the Cleveland Rams in the 9th round (75th overall) of the 1940 NFL Draft. He played for the Cleveland Rams from 1941 to 1942.
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