The Pro Football Hall of Fame will honor the family of late Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas with a “Ring of Excellence” ahead of the team’s matchup against the Denver Broncos on Thursday.
News of the forthcoming gesture broke on Twitter last night when the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that Kay Jewelers would sponsor the pregame ceremony.
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame and @KayJewelers will honor the late Derrick Thomas with a pregame ceremony before the @Chiefs host Denver on Thursday.
Thomas' family will receive his Ring of Excellence.
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— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) October 9, 2023
Thomas is one of the NFL’s all-time best pass rushers and was a key member of Kansas City’s elite defenses in a decade-long stretch from 1989 until 1999. He accumulated more than 126 sacks over the course of his storied career before his untimely death in 2000.
No single player has had more of an impact on the Chiefs franchise, and his legacy lives on in the memories of fans who witnessed his exceptional rise to stardom. Expect Kansas City’s defense to play with an extra edge against Denver as they look to honor Thomas with an exceptional performance.
