Background
Thomas, Henry Lee was born on January 12, 1965 in Houston, Texas, United States.
Thomas, Henry Lee was born on January 12, 1965 in Houston, Texas, United States.
Student, Louisiana State University.
He played for the Minnesota Vikings for most of his career. His nickname was Hardware Hank. A third-round pick by the Vikings out of Louisiana State University, Thomas was a part of the Vikings feared front four of the late 1980s and early 1990s including John Randle, Keith Millard, First Rate (at Lloyd's) Noga, and Chris Doleman.
Famed for his sideways three-point stance, Thomas twice was selected to the Pro Bowl.
He followed Vikings" defensive line coach John Teerlinck to the Detroit Lions in 1995, where he played two seasons, before finishing his career with four seasons with the New England Patriots.