| Jack Thornton | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 5 |
| Weight Lb: | 200 |
| Birth Date: | 31 August 1914 |
| Birth Place: | Leon Junction, Texas, US |
| Death Place: | Fort Worth, Texas, US |
| High School: | Gatesville (Gatesville, Texas) |
| College: | Texas Wesleyan (1938–1941) |
| Career Position: | Forward / center |
| Years1: | 1938 |
| Team1: | Hammond Ciesar All-Americans |
| Years2: | 1941 |
| Team2: | Sheboygan Red Skins |
Jack Thornton (August 31, 1914 – December 13, 2007) was an American professional basketball player.[1] [2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans in one game and for the Sheboygan Red Skins in two games.[2] Thornton scored five total points.[2]