Rex Thomas
American football player (1902–1955)
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Rex Beauford Thomas (April 16, 1902 – March 28, 1955) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for five seasons for the Brooklyn Lions, Cleveland Bulldogs, Detroit Wolverines, and Brooklyn Dodgers.[2][failed verification] He later lived in Sterling, Colorado where he worked in the oilfield industry. Rex married Cleo Geyer and had 2 children; Rex Buford Thomas, Jr born August 1, 1925 and Joann Thomas. Thomas was killed in an automobile collision on March 28, 1955, near Sterling.[3]
PositionWide receiver
BornApril 16, 1902[1]
McLoud, Oklahoma, U.S.
McLoud, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMarch 28, 1955 (aged 52)
near Sterling, Colorado, U.S.
near Sterling, Colorado, U.S.
CollegeUniversity of Tulsa
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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 16, 1902[1] McLoud, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 1955 (aged 52) near Sterling, Colorado, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Tulsa |
| Career history | |
| 1926 | Brooklyn Lions |
| 1927 | Cleveland Bulldogs |
| 1928 | Detroit Wolverines |
| 1930–1931 | Brooklyn Dodgers |
