Earl Thomas (wide receiver)

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]

Earl Thomas
No. 82, 89
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:(1948-10-04)October 4, 1948
Greenville, Texas, U.S.
Died:July 4, 2020(2020-07-04) (aged 71)
Houston, Texas
Career information
High school:Greenville (Greenville, Texas)
College:Houston
NFL Draft:1971 / Round: 6 / Pick: 135
Career history
  • Chicago Bears (1971–1973)
  • St. Louis Cardinals (1974–1975)
  • Houston Oilers (1976)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:106
Receiving yards:1,651
Touchdowns:14

References
  1. 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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