Jimmy Thomas (American football)
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | August 17, 1947 Greenville, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died: | June 6, 2017 (aged 69) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 214 lb (97 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | George Washington Carver (Greenville, Texas) | ||||||||||
| College: | Texas–Arlington | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1969: 6th round, 146th pick | ||||||||||
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James Thomas Jr. (August 17, 1947 – June 6, 2017) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played five seasons (1969-1973) for the San Francisco 49ers.[1] His brothers Earl Thomas and Mike Thomas also played in the NFL.[2]
References
- ^ Langford, Vince (June 12, 2017). "Jimmy Thomas, former UT Arlington football standout and TCU assistant, dies at 69". Star-Telegram. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ Claybourn, David (July 6, 2020). "Earl Thomas, one of three Greenville brothers that played in the NFL, passes at age 71". Herald Banner. Retrieved July 6, 2020.