Earl Thomas (wide receiver)
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | October 4, 1948 Greenville, Texas | ||||||
| Died: | July 4, 2020 (aged 71) Houston, Texas | ||||||
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| High school: | Greenville (Greenville, Texas) | ||||||
| College: | Houston | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1971 / Round: 6 / Pick: 135 | ||||||
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Earl Lewis Thomas (October 4, 1948 – July 4, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played six seasons for the Chicago Bears, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Houston Oilers.[1] His brothers Mike Thomas and Jimmy Thomas also played in the NFL.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b 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.
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