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Thurman Thomas is an American football player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs of all time. He was born in Missouri in 1966 and attended Oklahoma State University, where he was an All-American running back.
Thomas was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1988 and quickly became one of the most dominant players in the
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Thurman Thomas is an American football player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs of all time. He was born in Missouri in 1966 and attended Oklahoma State University, where he was an All-American running back.
Thomas was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1988 and quickly became one of the most dominant players in the NFL. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s. He was also named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1991.
Thomas was a key member of the Bills' "K-Gun" offense, which was one of the most explosive offenses in NFL history. He was a major part of the Bills' four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1991 to 1994, and he was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXV.
Thomas was a versatile player who was capable of running, catching, and blocking. He was also an excellent pass blocker, which allowed him to stay on the field for all three downs. He was a threat to score from anywhere on the field and was one of the most dangerous players in the league.
Thomas retired from the NFL in 2000 after a successful 12-year career. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007 and is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs of all time. He is remembered for his versatility, durability, and ability to make big plays in big moments.
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