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Stumpy Thomason
John Griffin "Stumpy" Thomason (February 24, 1906 – April 30, 1989) was a professional American football player who played running back for seven seasons for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Eagles.[1] He played college football for the 1928 national champion Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, in the backfield with Warner Mizell. Thomason was All-Southern in 1927.[2]
Thomason at Tech c. 1927 | |
| Born: | February 24, 1906 Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Died: | April 30, 1989 (aged 83) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1930–1935 | Brooklyn Dodgers |
| 1935–1936 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Career highlights and awards | |
References
- ^ "Stumpy Thomason Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Spears Given Highest Vote in Selection". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Associated Press. November 26, 1927. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
External links
- Stumpy Thomason's obituary
- Stumpy Thomason at Find a Grave