Thurman Lee Thomas (born May 16, 1966) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back who spent most of his National Football League (NFL) career with the Buffalo Bills. Thomas was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007 and into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.Thomas was an important part of the Bills "no-huddle offense" that won 4 consecutive AFC championships, but the Bills fell in the Super Bowl every year.
AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award, AP Most Valuable Player
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Heisman Trophy
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Taurus
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He has retired from the NFL, he continues to use the same ingredients that made him successful on the field, in the corporate world. He owns several successful business and, instead of inspiring members of his team, he can now inspire yours. [July 2006]
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Inducted, along with Bruce Matthews and Michael Irvin, into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 4, 2007 in Canton, Ohio.
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Running back with the Buffalo Bills (1988-1999) and Miami Dolphins (2000). When the Bills ran out of money under their salary cap in 2000, Thomas signed with the arch-rival Miami Dolphins. He suffered a knee injury on November 12, 2000 against the San Diego Chargers which ended his NFL career. After deciding to retire, Thurman signed a one-day contract on February 27, 2001 with Buffalo so that he could retire as a Bill.
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He currently holds the all-time Buffalo Bills rushing record with 11,938 yards and the team record for yards from scrimmage with 16,532. He is also 4th overall in team scoring. Overall, Thomas finished his 13 seasons with 12,740 rushing yards, 472 receptions for 4,458 yards, and 88 touchdowns(65 rushing and 23 receiving). He is the only player in NFL history to lead the league in total yards from scrimmage for four consecutive seasons.
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Title
Year
Status
Character
Mike & Mike
2013
TV Series
Himself - Pro Fooball Hall of Famer
A Football Life
2012
TV Series
Himself
The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame...
2006-2007
TV Series
Himself
NFL Monday Night Football
1988-2000
TV Series
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back / Himself - Miami Dolphins Running Back
ESPN's Sunday Night Football
1991-2000
TV Series
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back / Himself - Miami Dolphins Running Back
The NFL on CBS
1990-2000
TV Series
Himself - Miami Dolphins Running Back / Himself - Buffalo Bills Running back
The NFL on NBC
1989-1997
TV Series
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
NFL on FOX
1996
TV Series
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
TNT Sunday Night Football
1990-1996
TV Series
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
Super Bowl XXVIII
1994
TV Movie
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
1993 AFC Championship Game
1994
TV Special
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
Super Bowl XXVII
1993
TV Movie
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
1992 AFC Championship Game
1993
TV Special
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
Super Bowl XXVI
1992
TV Movie
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
1991 AFC Championship Game
1992
TV Special
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
Super Bowl XXV
1991
TV Special
Himself - Buffalo Bills Halfback
1990 AFC Championship Game
1991
TV Movie
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
1988 AFC Championship Game
1989
TV Special
Himself - Buffalo Bills Running Back
1988 NFL Draft
1988
TV Movie
Himself - 40th Overall Pick
1987 John Hancock Sun Bowl
1987
TV Movie
Himself - Oklahoma St. Cowboys Running Back
1985 Gator Bowl
1985
TV Movie
Himself - Oklahoma St. Cowboys Running Back
1984 Gator Bowl
1984
TV Movie
Himself - Oklahoma St. Cowboys Running Back(Co-MVP)