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

Personal information
Born	(1948-10-04)October 4, 1948 Greenville, Texas, U.S.
Died	July 4, 2020(2020-07-04) (aged 71) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
Position	Wide receiver
Uniform no.	82, 89
High school	Greenville
College	Houston
NFL draft	1971: 6th round, 135th overall
Career history
Chicago Bears (1971–1973) St. Louis Cardinals (1974–1975) Houston Oilers (1976)
Career statistics
Games played 71 Receptions 106 Receiving yards 1,651 Touchdowns 14 Stats at Pro Football Reference