Today in Wheeling History: October 12--Clyde Thomas, star football player and dedicated Wheeling public servant, died (2006).
Clyde Thomas was born April 5, 1940 in Bellaire, Ohio. He was a star high school athlete at Bellaire High School and played college football at Ohio University, where he was part of their undefeated MAC Championship team in 1960. Thomas briefly played professional football for the BC Lions (Vancouver, Canada) and the Philadelphia Eagles before having a long career with the Wheeling Ironmen semi-pro team, becoming their all-time leading rusher. After retiring from football, Thomas served multiple terms on the Wheeling City Council, including as Vice Mayor. As a public official, he helped get the Wheeling Civic Center built and led the proposal for a downtown Wheeling shopping mall. He was married to Ann Prince Thomas and had two sons, Shawn and Scott Thomas. Clyde Thomas passed away on October 12, 2006. (https://tinyurl.com/57zscnc3) (https://tinyurl.com/27k7tsfc) (https://tinyurl.com/24x2e87v)
Clyde Thomas was born April 5, 1940 in Bellaire, Ohio. He was a star high school athlete at Bellaire High School and played college football at Ohio University, where he was part of their undefeated MAC Championship team in 1960. Thomas briefly played professional football for the BC Lions (Vancouver, Canada) and the Philadelphia Eagles before having a long career with the Wheeling Ironmen semi-pro team, becoming their all-time leading rusher. After retiring from football, Thomas served multiple terms on the Wheeling City Council, including as Vice Mayor. As a public official, he helped get the Wheeling Civic Center built and led the proposal for a downtown Wheeling shopping mall. He was married to Ann Prince Thomas and had two sons, Shawn and Scott Thomas. Clyde Thomas passed away on October 12, 2006. (https://tinyurl.com/57zscnc3) (https://tinyurl.com/27k7tsfc) (https://tinyurl.com/24x2e87v)
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