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Thurman Thomas sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares why he and his wife, Patti were all about teaching their kids about kindness. In addition he shares the life lessons his kids have taught him. Plus he also gives advice about adoption. After that we talk about his fantastic football career that landed him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Plus we talk about the work he and the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund did with Southern Recipe Pork Rinds. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Thurman Thomas
Thurman Thomas developed into one of the NFL’s most versatile and dangerous offensive players in his 13 years in the league. He was also known as one of the team’s most emotional leaders for the Buffalo Bills a team that won more games (103) than any AFC team in the 1990s. His ability to catch the ball as well as run with it was a key ingredient to the Bills’ “No Huddle” offensive attack. In 1991, Thomas amassed more than 2,000 all-purpose yards, just the 11th player ever to do so.
Named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s, Thomas was selected first- or second-team All-Pro and All-AFC five times, and was voted to the Pro Bowl five straight years. Thomas retired as the NFL’s ninth ranked rusher with 12,074 yards and added another 4,458 yards on 472 catches. He scored 65 rushing and 23 receiving touchdowns in his 13-season career. Make sure you follow Thurman on Instagram over at @thurmanthomas3434.
About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast
The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.