Eric Thornton

Eric Thornton (5 July 1883 – 26 November 1945) was a footballer who competed in the 1900 Olympic Games. Born in England, he represented the Belgium national team. In Paris he won a bronze medal as a member of Université de Bruxelles club team.[1]

Eric Thornton

Personal information
Full name	Eric Peter Hypolithe Thornton
Date of birth	(1883-07-05)5 July 1883
Place of birth	Worthing, England
Date of death	26 November 1945(1945-11-26) (aged 63)
Place of death	Brussels, Belgium
Position(s)	Forward, goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1897–1907	Léopold FC	70	(25)
1907–1911	Beerschot AC	42	(0)
Total		112	(25)
International career
1905	Belgium	2	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Belgium 1900 Paris Team Competition
*Club domestic league appearances and goals