Age, Biography and Wiki
Orlando Thomas was born on 21 October, 1972 in Crowley, Louisiana, U.S., is an American football player (1972–2014). Discover Orlando Thomas's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
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| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
21 October, 1972 |
| Birthday |
21 October |
| Birthplace |
Crowley, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
9 November, 2014 |
| Died Place |
Crowley, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 42 years old group.
Orlando Thomas Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Orlando Thomas height is 1.75 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.75 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Orlando Thomas's Wife?
His wife is Demetra Thomas (m. 1998–2014)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Demetra Thomas (m. 1998–2014) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Orlando Thomas , Jr., Alexis Thomas |
Orlando Thomas Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Orlando Thomas worth at the age of 42 years old? Orlando Thomas’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Orlando Thomas's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Orlando Thomas Social Network
Timeline
Orlando Thomas (October 21, 1972 – November 9, 2014) was an American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 until 2001.
He played his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings.
Thomas stood 6-1 and weighed 225 pounds during his playing career.
He was a second-round draft pick out of the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette) in 1995.
In a wild-card game of the 1996 NFL playoffs, Thomas was injured against the Dallas Cowboys.
He intercepted a deflected pass, but his knee stuck to the turf at Texas Stadium and he was carted off.
He started 87 of 98 games for the Vikings, intercepting 22 passes, including 9 during his rookie season.
On June 29, 1997, he was arrested in his hometown of Crowley, Louisiana and charged with inciting a riot and two counts of disturbing the peace.
The charges were reduced to one count of disturbing the peace, and Thomas pleaded no contest.
He was ordered to pay a $100 fine, pay court costs, and perform 50 hours of community service.
Thomas married his wife Demetra on February 27, 1998, only two months after their first date and five months after first meeting at Cheese Car Wash in north Minneapolis.
He has four children, Alexis, Angelle, Orlando Jr., and Alana, Demetra has a child from a previous relationship.
In 1999, Thomas was charged after allegedly assaulting his wife Demetra.
He later pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge of simple battery.
He retired following the 2001 season.
Thomas revealed in June 2007 that he was suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
On October 28, 2009, it was reported on the Minnesota Vikings' website that Thomas had died, but the organization withdrew the report and apologized to Thomas and his family after it proved to be false.
Thomas died of complications from ALS on November 9, 2014.
