George Thomas (halfback)
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College career
Thomas was a standout high school basketball player, which led to his being recruited to play college basketball for Tulane University. However, first year OU football coach, Jim Tatum, convinced him to stay in Oklahoma and play college football at the University of Oklahoma.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Thomas was a standout for the Sooners, lettering in '46, '47, '48 and '49.[1] He earned All-American status in 1949. Thomas graduated from OU with a degree in Business Administration in 1950.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
NFL career
Washington Redskins
Thomas was drafted sixth overall in the 1950 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. He played two seasons with the Redskins in 1950 and 1951, compiling a total of 371 yards (200 receiving and 171 rushing) and two touchdowns over 24 games, three of which were starts.[2]
New York Giants
In 1952, Thomas played with the New York Giants in seven games with five starts.[2]
References
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See also
- List of NCAA major college football yearly scoring leaders
- List of Oklahoma Sooners football All-Americans
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- 1928 births
- 1989 deaths
- American football defensive backs
- American football halfbacks
- New York Giants players
- People from Fairland, Oklahoma
- Washington Redskins players
- Oklahoma Sooners football players
- 20th-century American sportsmen