James Thrower's Hall of Fame Induction On YouTube.
James Thrower, who is originally from Camden, Arkansas, was a three-sport athlete at East Texas State in basketball, football and track and field. He originally came to the Lions on a basketball scholarship, but it is in football where he excelled. As a three-year starter on the football team, he intercepted 12 passes for 135 yards. He also earned one letter in basketball and two in track and field as a member of the 440-yard relay and the high jump. Following his playing days, he went on to a five-year career in the NFL. He spent two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and three additional years with the Detroit Lions.
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