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Derrick Thomas

Derrick Vincent Thomas (January 1, 1967 – February 8, 2000) was an American professional football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "D. T.", he played 11 seasons with the Chiefs until his death in 2000. He is considered one of the greatest pass rushers of all time.

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Born
(1967-01-01)January 1, 1967 Miami, Florida, U.S.
College
Alabama (1985–1988)
Defensive touchdowns
4
Died
February 8, 2000(2000-02-08) (aged 33) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Forced fumbles
41
Fumble recoveries
19

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related to Charity work · 10
Derrick Thomas → Derrick Thomas Third, In, It, Kansas City, Long Foundation, Missouri, September, The, The Derrick Thomas Academy, Thomas
related to External links · 10
Derrick Thomas → College Football Hall, ESPN, Fame, FameCareer, Find, Grave, NFL, Pro Football Hall, Pro Football ReferenceDerrick Thomas, Thomas
Tackles · 2
Derrick Thomas → 641, Tackles641Sacks126.5Safeties3Forced fumbles41Fumble recoveries19Interceptions1Defensive touchdowns4Stats at Pro Football Reference
Born · 1
Derrick Thomas → (1967-01-01)January 1, 1967 Miami, Florida, U.S.
College · 1
Derrick Thomas → Alabama (1985–1988)
Defensive touchdowns · 1
Derrick Thomas → 4
Died · 1
Derrick Thomas → February 8, 2000(2000-02-08) (aged 33) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Forced fumbles · 1
Derrick Thomas → 41
Fumble recoveries · 1
Derrick Thomas → 19
High school · 1
Derrick Thomas → South Miami Senior

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Derrick ThomasCollegeAlabama (1985–1988)1.00infobox
Derrick ThomasDefensive touchdowns41.00infobox
Derrick ThomasDiedFebruary 8, 2000(2000-02-08) (aged 33) Miami, Florida, U.S.1.00infobox
Derrick ThomasForced fumbles411.00infobox
Derrick ThomasFumble recoveries191.00infobox
Derrick ThomasHigh schoolSouth Miami Senior1.00infobox
Derrick ThomasInterceptions11.00infobox
Derrick ThomasListed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)1.00infobox
Derrick ThomasListed weight243 lb (110 kg)1.00infobox
Derrick ThomasNFL draft1989 (1st round, 4th overall pick)1.00infobox
Derrick ThomasPositionLinebacker1.00infobox
Derrick ThomasSacks126.51.00infobox
Derrick ThomasSafeties31.00infobox
Derrick ThomasTacklesTackles641Sacks126.5Safeties3Forced fumbles41Fumble recoveries19Interceptions1Defensive touchdowns4Stats at Pro Football Reference1.00infobox
Derrick ThomasTackles6411.00infobox

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