Emmitt Thomas had to wait his turn, but the time is finally here for the former Chiefs cornerback. Thomas will join five of his teammates from the early Super Bowl teams in the Pro Football Hall Fame located in Canton, Ohio. Thomas, who was voted in by the Senior Committee, still ranks ninth in NFL [...]
According to ProFootballTalk.com, the Chiefs will retire No. 18 on October 19th, which is the jersey number worn by long-time cornerback Emmitt Thomas. Thomas will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2nd. He spent 13 seasons with the Chiefs, from 1966 through 1978, leading the league in interceptions twice. Currently [...]
Retired Chiefs defensive back Emmitt Thomas will be on the ballot next year for the Football Hall of Fame. The Seniors Committee selected him yesterday. He would be the sixth Chief to be inducted. Thomas is the team’s all-time leader as far as interceptions go, with 58. That makes him the ninth all-time in the [...]
