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- Full name: Derrick Vincent Thomas
- Born: January 1, 1967Pro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Birthplace: Miami, FloridaPro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Died: February 8, 2000Pro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Height: 6'3"Pro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Weight: 243 lbsPro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Position: LinebackerPro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- High school: South Miami Senior High School
- College: University of AlabamaPro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Seven childrenRemember Derrick Thomas: Thomas' Children Will Cling to Memories
- Won the Dick Butkus Award in 1988Pro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Selected fourth overall in the 1989 NFL draftPro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1989Pro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Selected to nine Pro BowlsPro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Led the NFL in sacks in the 1990sPro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Three-time All-NFL, seven-time All-AFCPro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Only NFL player to record seven sacks in a single gamePro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 1993Pro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Total sacks: 126.5Pro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
- Played 169 gamesPro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
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Late professional football linebacker Derrick Thomas played for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League from 1989 to 1999.
On January 31, 2009, Thomas was selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was inducted on August 8, 2009. Thomas' son, 19-year-old Derrion Thomas, attended the ceremony in Canton, Ohio.Kansas City Star: Derrick Thomas Elected to Hall of Fame http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/1369469.html
Brief Biography
After playing college football with the Alabama Crimson Tide, Thomas was selected fourth overall in the 1989 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He spent his entire career with the Chiefs, setting franchise records for sacks, safeties, fumble recoveries and forced fumbles.Official Site of the Kansas City Chiefs: Derrick ThomasOn January 23, 2000, Thomas was involved in a serious car accident while driving to catch a flight from Kansas City to the AFC Championship Game. He was hospitalized after the accident, which left him partially paralyzed. Thomas died unexpectedly 16 days later from a pulmonary embolism.The New York Times: Chiefs' Thomas Dies Unexpectedly During Hospital Stay
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Why did it take Derrick Thomas so long to be elected into the Hall of Fame? 2 AnswersWhile it may seem a long time, it was only his fifth year of eligibility. As least he was finally given his place of honor among the best of the best. read more -
Can Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas record of seven sacks in one NFL game ever be topped? 2 AnswersDeMarcus Ware, He will top that for sure this is the best player ever in Defense for the NFL. I will bet 1 to 1000 next year not only he tops that record but br... read more -
How was Thomas was able to change the gender on his birth certificate in Hawaii without bottom surgery? Struggling to do the same. Thanks! 2 AnswersI read the book he wrote about his life - Labor of Love. It discussed in detail many of his decisions and was a very interesting read. It made me question my ... read more -
Where can I get an authentic green Derrick Rose jersey? 1 AnswerThey have one for sale right here, until May 31: http://cgi.ebay.com/DERRICK-ROSE-ST-PATRICKS-DAY-BASKETBALL-JERSEY-MEDIUM_W0QQitemZ260403236595QQcmdZViewItemQ... read more
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@QueenJerrica I used to hit chiefs games all the time when I was goin to college in Kansas...back when Derrick Thomas played
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WR Ted Ginn Jr. averages 19.7 yards per catch against the Bills...JT needs 1 sack to pass Derrick Thomas for 11th-most sacks all-time....
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@jemelehill Derrick Thomas was LT Jr. The combination of him on D w/Okoye and Barry Word on O made them my team of choice.
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@jemelehill what about Derrick Thomas, Marcus Allen, or Warren Moon???
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@jemelehill Derrick Thomas, Roger Craig, Richard Dent, and Barry Sanders (in TB2) were fierce as well.
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