1986: Emmitt Thomas | Chiefs Hall of Honor | Kansas City Chiefs - Chiefs.com
1986 | Emmitt Thomas | Cornerback
Thomas was one of the finest cornerbacks of his era . . . Owns the Chiefs all-time interception record with 58, which places him eighth on the NFL's all-time list . . . Led the NFL in interceptions in 1974 with a team-record 12, just two shy of the league's single-season mark . . . Led the AFL in picks in 1969 with nine . . . Played in 181 career games, tying for the fifth-most in club annals . . . Returned five interceptions for touchdowns . . . Had an interception in the Chiefs Super Bowl IV triumph over the Minnesota Vikings . . . Made the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent from Bishop College in Dallas . . . Wore jersey number 18 . . . Born June 3, 1943, in Angleton, Texas. . .Is currently Senior Defensive Assistant/Secondary with the Atlanta Falcons.
