John Griffin "Stumpy" Thomason (February 24, 1906 – April 30, 1989) was a professional American football player who played running back for seven seasons for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Eagles.[1] He played college football for the 1928 national champion Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, in the backfield with Warner Mizell. Thomason was All-Southern in 1927.[2]
 Thomason at Tech c. 1927 | |
| Date of birth | February 24, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Date of death | April 30, 1989 (aged 83) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| US college | Georgia Tech |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1930–1935 | Brooklyn Dodgers |
| 1935–1936 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Career highlights and awards | |
References
edit- ^ "Stumpy Thomason Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Spears Given Highest Vote in Selection". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Associated Press. November 26, 1927. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
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