Jimmy Thomas (American football)

Jimmy Thomas
No. 24
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1947-08-17)August 17, 1947
Greenville, Texas, U.S.
Died:June 6, 2017(2017-06-06) (aged 69)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:George Washington Carver (Greenville, Texas)
College:Texas–Arlington
NFL draft:1969 / round: 6 / pick: 146
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:63
Rushing attempts-yards:165-824
Receptions-yards:67-923
Touchdowns:12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Thomas Jr. (August 17, 1947 – June 6, 2017) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played five seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.[1] His brothers Earl Thomas and Mike Thomas also played in the NFL.[2]

References

  1. ^ Langford, Vince (June 12, 2017). "Jimmy Thomas, former UT Arlington football standout and TCU assistant, dies at 69". Star-Telegram. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  2. ^ 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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