Stumpy Thomason

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]

Stumpy Thomason
Thomason at Tech c. 1927
Born:(1906-02-24)February 24, 1906
Atlanta, Georgia
Died:April 30, 1989(1989-04-30) (aged 83)
Career information
Position(s)Quarterback
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight189 lb (86 kg)
CollegeGeorgia Tech
Career history
As player
1930–1935Brooklyn Dodgers
1935–1936Philadelphia Eagles
Career highlights and awards

Championships

Honors

References

  1. "Stumpy Thomason Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
  2. "Spears Given Highest Vote in Selection". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Associated Press. November 26, 1927. Retrieved September 22, 2019.


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