About Terry Thomas
Lived 1953 – 1998 (aged 45). Terry Thomas was an American basketball player.
Terry Thomas (August 20, 1953 – October 26, 1998) was an American National Basketball Association (NBA) player. At 6'8" and 220 lbs, he played as a power forward. He was born in Michigan in 1953, graduated from Hazel Park High School, and went to the University of Detroit Mercy. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 1975 NBA draft and played one season with them, averaging 2.8 points per game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Terry Thomas?
basketball player (1953-1998)
When was Terry Thomas born?
Terry Thomas was born on 20 August 1953 in Detroit.
When did Terry Thomas die?
Terry Thomas died on 26 October 1998 in Hazel Park.
What was Terry Thomas's occupation?
Terry Thomas was a basketball player.
What nationality was Terry Thomas?
Terry Thomas was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Terry Thomas (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Terry Thomas. https://biography.guide/terry-thomas/
MLA: "Terry Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/terry-thomas/.
Chicago: "Terry Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/terry-thomas/.
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