Todd Thomas (American football)
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Position: | Long snapper, Center, Offensive tackle | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Mankato, Minnesota, U.S. | December 2, 1959||
Died: | March 5, 2000 Houston, Texas, U.S. | (aged 40)||
Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||
Weight: | 284 lb (129 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Cedarburg (Cedarburg, Wisconsin) | ||
College: | North Dakota (1977–1980) | ||
NFL draft: | 1981 / Round: 5 / Pick: 124 | ||
Career history | |||
Career NFL statistics | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Todd Robin Thomas (December 2, 1959 – March 5, 2000) was an
Early years
Thomas graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1977 and was a letterman in football, baseball, and basketball. In football, he was a tackle as well as the team's long snapper.[1] On February 15, 2014, he was inducted into the Cedarburg High School Athletic Hall of Fame.[2]
College career
He played tackle at North Dakota and also served as the long snapper. In 1981, he graduated with a degree in chemical engineering.[3] He was inducted into the University of North Dakota Letterwinners Association Hall of Fame in 2000.[4]
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
The
United States Football League (USFL)
Thomas signed with the
Philadelphia Eagles
After two seasons in the USFL, Thomas returned to the
Later life and death
After ending his football career Thomas utilized his background in chemical engineering, eventually earning seven patents. Moreover, Thomas was considered an expert in under balanced drilling techniques.[15] Thomas died from lung cancer on March 5, 2000 at the age of 40. That same year, he was inducted into the University of North Dakota Hall of Fame.[16]
References
- ^ Van Sickle, Gary Badgers star for Sioux The Milwaukee Journal, October 9, 1980, accessed August 12, 2011
- ^ "TODD THOMAS – Athlete (Class of 1977)". www.cedarburg.sportngin.com. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
- ^ Thomas named All-American The Milwaukee Journal, December 18, 1980, accessed August 12, 2011
- ^ University of North Dakota Letterwinners Association Hall of Fame
- ^ 1981 NFL Draft, Round 5
- ^ "Todd Thomas Stats, News and Video – LB".
- ISBN 1-58261-797-X.
- ^ Dolphins Win Playoff Spot; Topple Chiefs The News and Courier, December 14, 1981, accessed August 12, 2011
- ^ ISBN 0-89204-171-4.
- ^ Generals Trade 2 And Release 10 The New York Times, February 14, 1984, accessed August 12, 2011
- ^ TRANSACTIONS Spokane Chronicle, May 19, 1984, accessed August 12, 2011
- ^ Cook, Ron Correal shocked by release The Pittsburgh Press, June 8, 1984, accessed August 12, 2011
- ^ Eagles sign Thomas Gettysburg Times, July 23, 1984, accessed February 2, 2012
- ^ Parcells names Simms top quarterback, blasts Carson Record-Journal, August 15, 1984, accessed August 12, 2011
- ^ "2015 UND Football Media Guide".
- ^ "TODD THOMAS – Athlete (Class of 1977)". www.cedarburg.sportngin.com. Retrieved 2014-02-16.