It was an immortal character in the history of the Chiefs, but it was not until this year he was enthroned in the Hall of Fame in which the board of Kansas City decided to remove the uniform number 58 supportive of the late Derrick Thomas.In August enters Canton.
Thomas, who died in a car accident frebreo 2000 to 33 years old, is considered one of the best linebackers in the history of the NFL and voters for the precinct of the immortals of Canton finally appointed to become a part the generation of 2009 in a ceremony to be held next August 8.
The Chiefs have scheduled a ceremony to honor Thomas for December 6 at the time of the party in Kansas City to receive the Denver Broncos, where his ring will also be presented as a member of the Hall of Fame Professional Football.
Was chosen the game against Denver, a traditional rival of the division of the "heads" so symbolic because Thomas was able to catch 14 in his career, at Arrowhead Stadium against the legendary Broncos quarterback John Elway, a member of the compound from Canton 2004.
For 11 seasons, Derrick Thomas served as one of the dreaded "head hunters" in the league. Imposed in 1990 the all-time record with seven catches in a game against the Seattle Seahawks.
126.5 joined catches of his career in 1989 when he was named Defensive Rookie of the Year in the NFL-1999, in addition to being selected to nine Pro Bowls.
