Jimmy Thomas (American football)

Jimmy Thomas
No. 24
PositionsRunning back  Wide receiver
Personal information
Born(1947-08-17)August 17, 1947
Greenville, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 2017(2017-06-06) (aged 69)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolGeorge Washington Carver (Greenville)
CollegeTexas–Arlington
NFL draft1969: 6th round, 146th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards824
Rushing average5
Receptions67
Receiving yards923
Total touchdowns12
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 (1969-1973) 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.