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Derrick Thomas Entered the World
On January 1, 1967 Derrick Thomas entered the world. He was raised by his mother, as his father had died in the Vietnam War. -
DT Goes to College
Derrick Thomas went to college at the University of Alabama -
Derrick Thomas Graduates High School
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DT Won the Butkus Award
Derrick Thomas set an NCAA record with 27 sacks and was awarded the Butkus Award along with finishing 10th in the Heisman race -
DT Graduates College
Derrick Thomas graduates for the UA and continues to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL -
DT Wins DROTY
Derrick Thomas propels himself to win the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year award. He tallied 10 sacks and 75 tackles in 16 games. -
A 2nd Rookie of the Year
DT Wins the AFC Rookie of the Year award. -
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9 Consecutive Pro Bowls
DT is elected to 9 consecutive Pro Bowls, including his rookie year. -
DT Gets Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs
Derrick Thomas is selected 4th overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs -
Third and Long
Derrick Thomas founded the Third and Long Foundation. The goal of the foundation is to 'Sack Illiteracy' -
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1990s All Decade Team
DT was honored by being chosen as a part of the 1990s NFL All Decade Team. -
New Record
Derrick Thomas sets an NFL record with 7 sacks in one game. He broke the record in just his 2nd season in the NFL. -
Man of The Year
What is the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award? Derrick Thomas wins the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. -
"Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
DT wins the Whizzer White NFL Man of the Year Award one year after he won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award -
A change of things
Derrick Thomas gets in a fatal crash causing him to be paralyzed from the chest down. -
God Calls Up DT
Derrick Thomas passes away at the age of 33. Roughly two weeks after his crash. -
One of the Best Ever?
Experts say Derrick Thomas is one of the top 10 best pass rushers ever. -
Hall of Fame
Derrick Thomas is elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his 5th year of eligibility -
