Scott Thomas is an American former football player. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012.
| Profile | |
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| Position | DB |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 12, 1964 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | San Antonio (TX) John Jay[1] |
| College | Air Force |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Collegiately, Thomas played for Air Force and was the captain of their one loss 1985 team. He was named to the 1985 College Football All-America Team and was MVP of the 1985 Bluebonnet Bowl. After he graduated, he flew combat missions in Desert Storm flying F-16s. He was shot down and picked up by Search and Rescue forces as he was being stalked by Iraqi forces intent on capturing him. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.[2]
References
edit- ↑ "Jay whips Del Rio, 47-6". San Angelo Standard-Times. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Air Force to honor 'American hero' Thomas". May 14, 2011.