Thane Alvin Gash (born September 1, 1965) is an American former professional

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player who played

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for four seasons for the

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and two seasons for the

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in the

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(NFL). He was selected by the Browns in the seventh round of the 1988 NFL draft with the 188th overall pick. He had his best season in 1989, when he intercepted three passes and returned two of those for touchdowns.

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