Former Oklahoma State athlete Leonard Thompson, who played running back for the Cowboys in the early 1970s and also competed as a sprinter for OSU’s track and field teams, died this week, OSU announced on Thursday. He was 69 years old.
Thompson, who was born in Oklahoma City, arrived at OSU after spending two years at Arizona Western College. He played two seasons with the Cowboys, in 1973 and 1974, where he was the third-leading rusher in both seasons. As a senior in 1974, he rushed for 323 yards and four touchdowns on 77 carries and added five receptions for 114 yards receiving and a score.