Scott Thomas is a former American football player. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012.
Date of birth | February 12, 1964 |
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Place of birth | San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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Position(s) | DB |
US college | Air Force |
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Collegiately, Thomas played for Air Force and was the captain of their one loss 1985 team. He was named to the 1985 College Football All-America Team and was MVP of the 1985 Bluebonnet Bowl. After he graduated, he flew combat missions in Desert Storm flying F-16s. He was shot down and picked up by Search and Rescue forces as he was being stalked by Iraqi forces intent on capturing him. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.[1]
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- ^ "Air Force to honor 'American hero' Thomas". 14 May 2011.