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Derrick Thomas
American football player (1967-2000) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 33
Derrick Vincent Thomas 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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2000Died8 February 20001993Walter Payton Man of the Year AwardAward1989NFL Rookie of the YearAward1988Butkus AwardAward1967Born1 January 1967
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Kansas City Chiefs1989-1999
Alabama Crimson Tide football
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Dates
Lived 1967 to 2000 · aged 33
The same award as Derrick
Brian BosworthBoth received Butkus Award
Shawne MerrimanBoth received NFL Rookie of the Year
Steve LargentBoth received Walter Payton Man of the Year AwardDave DuersonBoth received Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
Terrell SuggsBoth received NFL Rookie of the Year
Len DawsonBoth received Walter Payton Man of the Year Award