Chiefs Fans, Wear Your No. 58 Jersey This Weekend
by Joel Thorman on Dec 1, 2009 2:06 PM CST
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This weekend, former Kansas City Chiefs LB and current NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas will have his No. 58 jersey retired to commemorate his unbelievable career in the NFL. It's an honor few have been given and it's especially exciting for all the fans (like myself) who became fans within the last 20 years.
The Chiefs have issued a press release and they want you to wear your No. 58.
"LB Derrick Thomas will have his jersey #58 retired by the Chiefs and the Pro Football Hall of Fame will make a special presentation to the Thomas family during a halftime ceremony at Arrowhead on Sunday. Fans are encouraged to wear their #58 jerseys as the Chiefs organization honors Thomas’ memory and gives all Chiefs supporters an opportunity to recognize the Hall of Fame career of one of Kansas City’s finest players."
In Chiefs style, the release also highlights DT's work off-the-field.
"A stalwart in the Kansas City community, Thomas was named the ‘93 NFL Man of the Year for his philanthropic efforts. Thomas’ "Third and Long Foundation" is still active in the Kansas City community, continuing the reading and scholarship programs he began. The "Third and Long Foundation" celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2009, with Thomas’ longtime friend and teammate, DE Neil Smith, serving as the driving force of the organization. In June of 2001, the Derrick Thomas Academy, a tuition-free public charter school was launched in Kansas City. The academy is the first-ever public elementary school named after an NFL hero."
Thomas will be the 10th player in franchise history to have his jersey retired, joining kicker Jan Stenerud (No. 3), quarterback Len Dawson (No. 16), cornerback Emmitt Thomas (No. 18), running back Abner Haynes (No. 28), running back Stone Johnson (No. 33), running back Mack Lee Hill (No. 36), linebacker Willie Lanier (No. 63), linebacker Bobby Bell (No. 78) and defensive tackle Buck Buchanan (No. 86).
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noo problem i wore my priest jersey
Thanks giving dt on game day no problem I have to just take it out the plastic I wrap it in niiiiice go chiefs
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Dec 1, 2009 2:10 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Figures.
I wear mine every week, but this will be another one where I’m at work on Sunday.
wonders if anyone would notice if he wore it under his uniform
Can't do it because of the, you know, the dignity.
"What?!?! I aint no Obama for the weed!"
-Turk McBride
I will be rockin' the 58 here in Jersey.
I’ve decided my next jersey will be #37, Delaney. Got to keep these guys in everyone’s mind.
Go Chiefs.
No DT Jersey
But, I do have one with his picture on it. It’s from the old Derrick Thomas Show he did. He signed it, and so did Neil Smith. Never worn it, though. It’s my most prized piece of Chiefs memorabilia.
I loved watching DT play...
but for all of you guys who didn’t get to see the 60’s and 70’s, imagine three guys just like DT making those types of plays every game, named Jim Lynch, Willie Lanier and Bobby Bell. We had one of the all time greatest linebacker groups ever!
We are starving today because of the lack of LB talent that we are so accustomed to having. Hopefully that will change soon though. :)
Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!
I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.
Anybody know if you can buy a DT jersey at the stadium or in KC?
I want to try it on before buying so I can’t get it online.
Not going to the game,
and even if I could, I don’t have a DT jersey. My jersey collection is kind of…eclectic. I have Tony Gonzalez, Marcus Allen, Warren Moon and Tamarick Vanover jerseys.
Someone who’ll be at the game, wear one for me!
Perfect!
I’ve been rockin the DT jersey on gamedays for about 15 years now and I get to go to Arrowhead this weekend for the first time since 06! I will represent!
Same here.
My first game in years.
I didn’t have a DT jersey (mine were Priest and Tony Gonzalez), but I picked one up back at the beginning of the season the same week I bought the tickets specifically to wear to this game.
As ironic
as this might be I actually dont own a DT Jersey But Im going to buy one just for Sundays game!!!!
Great players dont win championships.....Great TEAMS win championships
Have one, will wear it to the game
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by woodman212 on Dec 1, 2009 3:49 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Thomas was a hell of a player and a better man
His premature death was a tragedy. He richly deserves this. From the non-asshole members of Raider Nation: Go administer a beatdown this weekend.
"'Tis a bird I love, with its brooding note, And the trembling throb in its mottled throat; There's a human look in its swelling breast, And the gentle curve of its lowly crest; And I often stop with the fear I feel-- He runs so close to the rapid wheel." Nathaniel Parker Willis, "The Belfrey Pigeon"
by Raybin on Dec 1, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
kind words Raybin :)
Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!
I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.
I'll be wearing one of mine
Even though I can’t get to the game and live 1,000 miles away…It’s bound to piss off a few Saints fans and I kind of liv e for that these days. (just kidding) I do live near New Orleans and I have two DT jerseys, one is a knock off but good for tailgating the other is a game jersey that I said I would quit wearing after the HoF induction cause I was going to get it framed, But one last time for the team won’t hurt.
is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?
This Chiefs team is closer to a new expansion team than it is a playoff contender, your expectations should match that.
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