This biography tells the story of Derrick Thomas, an NFL Hall of Fame linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs. It chronicles his life from his childhood in Alabama to his rise to stardom in the NFL, and his untimely death in
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Derrick Vincent Thomas was an American professional football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "D. T.", he played 11 seasons with the Chiefs until his death in 2000. He is considered one of the greatest pass rushers of all time.