About Cal Thomas
Lived 1915 – 1982 (aged 66). Cal Thomas was an american football player.
Calvin O. Thomas (July 1, 1915 – April 14, 1982) was an American football player.
A native of Waldron, Arkansas, Thomas attended Pawhuska High School in Oklahoma and then played college football at the University of Tulsa.
He also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a guard for the Detroit Lions. He appeared in 13 games for the Lions during the 1939 and 1940 seasons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cal Thomas?
American football player (1915-1982)
When was Cal Thomas born?
Cal Thomas was born on 1 July 1915 in Waldron.
When did Cal Thomas die?
Cal Thomas died on 14 April 1982 in Harper Woods, Michigan.
What was Cal Thomas's occupation?
Cal Thomas was an american football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Cal Thomas (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cal Thomas. https://biography.guide/cal-thomas-american-football-player/
MLA: "Cal Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cal-thomas-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Cal Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cal-thomas-american-football-player/.
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