Bill Thompson played all 179 of his Games with the Denver Broncos, and he started every single one of them.  A 3^rd Round Pick from Maryland State, Thompson was a versatile defensive player who as a rookie would lead the NFL in both Yards per Kick and Punt Return.  Thompson spent many more seasons returning kicks and punts for the Broncos, but he would also settle in as the starting Strong Safety wherein 1977 he was named to the Pro Bowl, earned his only First Team All-Pro and helped the Broncos reach the Super Bowl.  Thompson went to two more Pro Bowls and netted 40 picks in his career.

He entered the Broncos Ring of Fame in 1987.