About Lynn Thomas
Lived 1959 – 2021 (aged 61). Lynn Thomas was an American american football player.
Professional career Thomas was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round, with the 121st overall pick, of the 1981 NFL draft. He also appeared in three playoff games that season, including Super Bowl XVI where he recovered a fumble in the 26–21 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He played in nine games, starting one, for the team during the 1982 season.
Thomas appeared in four games for the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League in 1984.
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Who was Lynn Thomas?
American football player (1959-2021)
When was Lynn Thomas born?
Lynn Thomas was born on 9 July 1959 in Pascagoula.
When did Lynn Thomas die?
Lynn Thomas died on 14 April 2021.
What was Lynn Thomas's occupation?
Lynn Thomas was an american football player.
What nationality was Lynn Thomas?
Lynn Thomas was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lynn Thomas. https://biography.guide/lynn-thomas/
MLA: "Lynn Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lynn-thomas/.
Chicago: "Lynn Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lynn-thomas/.
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