John Thomas (American football)

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John Thomas
Born: (1935-01-25) January 25, 1935 (age 86)
Tyler, Texas
Career information
Position(s)Tackle
CollegePacific
NFL draft1957 / Round: 23 / Pick: 272
Career history
As player
1958–1967San Francisco 49ers
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1

John Thomas (born January 25, 1935) is a former professional American football player who played ten seasons for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League.

From Football Card --

"Didn't make the squad as an offense end in 1957 but returned last year and was a starting tackle most of the season... Excellent pass-blocker and has good speed and agility . . . noted more as a basketball player at Pacific where he won four varsity letters and captained team two years . . . had tryout with St. Louis Hawks  . . . barnstormed last winter with the Harlem Clowns . . . native of Tyler, Tex . . . lives in El Cerrito, Calif, with wife and two children"


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