| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | May 23, 1928 Guthrie, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died: | May 16, 2012 (aged 83) Columbia, Maryland, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Central |
| College: | Michigan State University |
| Position: | Defensive back |
| NFL draft: | 1951 / Round: 10 / Pick: 119 |
| Career history | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Jesse LeRoy Thomas (May 23, 1928 – May 16, 2012) was an American football player. He played college football for Michigan State University. He also competed in track for Michigan State. After leaving Michigan State, he served two years in the United States Army and then played one year for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] He later played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts from 1955 to 1957 and in the American Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960.[2][3]