Houston-area HS football stars who became NFL Hall of Famers
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Thomas played linebacker for the football team in Angleton.听
The Kansas City Chiefs took a chance on Thomas as an undrafted free agent in 1966. He went on to win an AFL and Super Bowl championship as a player, as well as two Super Bowls as a coach.听
Thomas retired in 2019, concluding a 51-year career as an NFL player and coach.听
He joined @KCChiefs as undrafted FA, holds club record for career INTs (58), Pro Bowler (x5). , Emmitt Thomas!
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