Earlie Thomas
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | December 11, 1945 Denton, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | July 3, 2022 (aged 76) | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| College | Colorado State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1970: 11th round, 280th overall pick | ||||||||
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Earlie Bee Thomas (December 11, 1945 – July 3, 2022)[1] was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Jets in the 11th round of the 1970 NFL draft.[2] He played college football for the Colorado State Rams.
Born in Denton, Texas, Thomas also played for the Denver Broncos.
References
- ↑ "In memory: Earlie Thomas". Colorado State University. July 20, 2022.
- ↑ "1970 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.