Summary
Clendon Thomas, a former NFL player who was a standout in college football at the University of Oklahoma and later played for the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers, has died at age 90. Thomas was known for his achievements both as a college athlete, where he was a leading scorer, and as a professional player, making the 1963 Pro Bowl as a defensive back.
Key Facts
- Clendon Thomas was a star football player at the University of Oklahoma and a Heisman Trophy candidate.
- He helped Oklahoma win 47 straight games, the longest winning streak in major college football history.
- Thomas was drafted in the second round of the 1958 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams.
- He played as both a safety and a player in the offensive backfield during his NFL career.
- Thomas recorded 27 interceptions over 11 seasons in the NFL.
- He played in the 1963 Pro Bowl and was a second-team All-Pro three times.
- After retiring from football, he founded a company in Oklahoma City and was involved in community service.
- In 2011, Clendon Thomas was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
