Frank Thomas (American football)

Frank William Thomas was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Chattanooga from 1925 to 1928 and at the University of Alabama from 1931 to 1946, compiling a career college football record of 141339. During his tenure at Alabama, Thomas amassed a record of 115247 and won four Southeastern Conference titles while his teams allowed an average of just 6.3 points per game. Thomass 1934 Alabama team completed a 100 season with a victory over Stanford in the Rose Bowl and was named national champion by a number of selectors.

Thomas was born in Muncie, Indiana. His parents, James and Elizabeth Williams Thomas, were recent immigrants from Cardiff, Wales. He was a star athlete in high school.

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