Derrick Thomas Honored at Halftime
Dec. 6, 2009
Former Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer joined several of his former players — including Neil Smith, Dan Saleaumua, Kevin Ross and Tracy Simien — in honoring the late Derrick Thomas, whose No. 58 was officially retired at halftime.
Thomas, the cornerstone of the Chiefs’ franchise during Schottenheimer’s reign in the 1990s, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. His bust was on display at the 50-yard line, and his family was presented with a plaque and framed jersey.
“It was such a special time for all of us in the organization,” said Schottenheimer, 101-58-1 in 10 seasons as Chiefs head coach. “We had some terrific people, not only just players, but people throughout the organization, and it was a terrific time.”
Derrion Thomas, one of Thomas’ children, attended the ceremony even though his team, Fort Scott Community College — where he is redshirting — was playing in the junior college national championship game on Sunday.
“It was a nice experience … a little cold,” Derrion said of the halftime ceremony. “But it was a pretty good turnout (despite) the weather.”
from Kansas City.com
